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Whitney Museum of American Art

Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$54.67/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement between the Museum and the AFL-CIO International Union of Operating Engineers Local 30 and 30A. Responsibilities: * Oversees all ...

Whitney Museum of American Art

Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$54.67/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement between the Museum and the AFL-CIO International Union of Operating Engineers Local 30 and 30A. Responsibilities: * Oversees all ...

Intrepid Museum

Group Programs Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$18.50/hr

Conduct group museum tours during programming such as Birthday Parties and Operation Slumber. * Performs other Group Sales department duties as required. Group Programs Associate * Greets and escorts ...

Queens Museum

Teaching Artist

Corona, NY · On-site

$40/hr

Non-supervisory About the Queens Museum The Queens Museum is dedicated to presenting the highest quality visual arts and educational programming for people in the New York metropolitan area, and ...

Brooklyn Museum

Individual Giving Assistant

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$61K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... programming is the core of who we are and what we do. We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of ...

Brooklyn Museum

Individual Giving Assistant

Brooklyn, NY

$61K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... programming is the core of who we are and what we do. We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of ...

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What is museum programming?

A Museum Programming job involves planning, developing, and implementing educational and cultural programs for museum visitors. This includes organizing events, workshops, lectures, and interactive experiences that engage diverse audiences. Museum programmers collaborate with educators, curators, and community partners to create meaningful experiences that align with the institution's mission. They also evaluate program effectiveness and seek opportunities for innovation.

What does a museum programming professional do?

Museum Programming professionals are responsible for designing, coordinating, and evaluating educational programs, workshops, and public events that engage diverse audiences. This role often involves collaborating with curators, educators, marketing teams, and external community partners to develop content that aligns with the museum's mission. Daily tasks may include scheduling, communicating with facilitators or speakers, managing program logistics, and collecting feedback from participants. If you enjoy multitasking, creative problem-solving, and making cultural experiences accessible to the public, this could be a highly rewarding career path.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for museum programming?

To thrive in Museum Programming, you need a background in education, art history or museum studies, combined with strong project management and event planning skills. Familiarity with database systems, digital marketing platforms, and ticketing or registration software is often required. Excellent communication, creativity, and relationship-building abilities are critical soft skills that set candidates apart. These competencies ensure the effective development, promotion, and execution of engaging programs that fulfill the museum's educational and community outreach goals.

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Infographic showing various Museum Programming job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Museum Maintainer/Art Handler, Collections (2 Year Term Limited Position)

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn, NY • Hybrid

$62K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Museum Maintainer/Art Handler, Collections (2 Year Term Limited Position)
Museum overview
The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art, history, and heritage. Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change. Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections, exhibitions, and programming is the core of who we are and what we do.
We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination. Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect. Read more about our story here.
About the role
The Museum Maintainer/Art Handler for Collections will be part of a team in the Registration and Collections Management department, handling art in the collections and assisting with storage initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience handling and installing a variety of objects. They will work closely with the Registration and Collections Management and Conservation teams in supporting the Museum’s collection-related activities.
This position is funded for a term of two years (subject to renewal).
Responsibilities
  • Maintain art on open display including period rooms and loan exhibitions
  • Transport, handle, and install artwork, and clean and maintain secure art storage areas
  • Assist with art storage inventories and surveys, rehousing, and collection reviews
  • Support day-to-day collection-related moves as well as long-range planning for collection relocations
  • Perform heavy lifting or other difficult tasks, which may require working on or from vehicles, ladders, scaffolds, platforms, etc.
  • Receive/release, load/unload, pack/unpack, and move crates around the Museum
  • Periodically support temporary exhibitions
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalency degree in arts-related field preferred
  • Previous art handling experience and knowledge of best practices
  • Experience working with tools
  • Excellent dexterity skills, including ability to handle a wide variety of heavy and fragile objects, climb stairs and ladders, and visually identify objects and read accession numbers
  • Ability to work professionally as part of a team or alone
  • Responsibility and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn how to safely operate heavy moving equipment
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn how to use Museum’s TMS database
Department: Registrar
Reports to: Supervising Museum Maintainer/Senior Art Handler
Salary: $62,097
Union status: Union - DC37 Local 1502
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Position type: Full-time
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm. This position is subject to occasional overtime and weekend hours.
Benefit Offerings
The Museum provides competitive compensation along with generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Individual benefit offerings may vary based on position type and union status.
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan and Pension Plan
  • Generous paid time off, including annual vacation leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) amp; Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for eligible pre-tax health care, dependent care, and commuter expenses
  • Employee Assistant Program
  • Free admission to various NYC museums and cultural institutions
  • Early access to Museum exhibitions
  • Invitations to staff-only programs, tours, and on-site engagement events
  • Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and Museum programs
  • 40% discount for staff in Museum shops
  • 20% discount at Museum café
  • All positions are based in Brooklyn, New York, with some eligible for a hybrid work schedule (three days on-site / two days remote)
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We recognize that it’s unlikely that any candidate will meet 100% of the desired qualifications for a role. If much of this job description resonates with you, we strongly encourage you to apply today. We’re committed to welcoming candidates with a wide range of experiences and perspectives – especially those who see themselves contributing to our mission to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act.
If you have questions about our online application system, please contact us at job.applicationquestions@brooklynmuseum.org

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