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Current Job Opportunities

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The Museum employs individuals in a broad range of capacities across varied professions and specializations including fields of curatorship, registration, research, history, exhibitions, development, event planning, facilities, operations, public relations, marketing, education, public programs, customer service, finance, administration, information systems, human resources, and retail.

Current Job Opportunities

Collections and Exhibitions Department

Assistant Registrar

The Museum is seeking a detail oriented person for the position of Assistant Registrar.  The Assistant Registrar will assist the Registrar in the preservation of and access to the Museum’s collection.  Responsibilities include:  maintaining the collections database (MIMSY xg); working on accessioning, loans, conservation, storage and transportation of the collection; maintaining legal records and agreements pertaining to the collection; and working on the registrarial aspects of special exhibitions.

 
Candidates must have: 

  • Master’s Degree in Museum Studies or Museum Administration with a concentration in collections management and preservation or 2 years’ experience in a registration department;
  • excellent organizational skills;
  • an appreciation for getting the details right;
  • collections database management experience (MIMSY xg preferred).

Communications Department

Marketing Manager

Be part of this dynamic communications team and create effective marketing strategies to promote exhibitions, concerts, films, education initiatives, and special events. Candidate will manage print and interactive media campaigns; cultivate media sponsorships; write copy for ads and other collateral material. Some evenings and Sunday hours required. Candidates must have: BA/BS in relevant discipline; at least 5 years of marketing experience (non-profit and/or cultural organization experience preferred); interest and familiarity with New York cultural markets and media, especially as they relate to the Jewish community and the Museum’s mission; excellent interpersonal and outreach skills; superior writing ability; computer proficiency (MS Office, new media); attention to detail, and ability to manage several projects simultaneously.

 

Development Department

Manager of Donor Relations

The Museum is seeking a fundraising professional to manage and cultivate relationships with and solicit gifts from a wide variety of donor groups. Reporting to the Director of Development for Grants and Annual Giving, the Manager of Donor Relations will: cultivate/steward existing donors from a variety of constituencies, including: Young Friends Division, Patron Members, Associates Division, and general mid-level donors; create and manage stewardship activities for a range of donors and prospects, with particular emphasis on the Associates and Young Friends divisions, including special events and large scale fundraisers; develop strategies for other special fundraising initiatives and donor recognition programs as well as plan and implement such events; promote and advocate Museum programs and exhibitions to prospects; and complete ancillary duties such as budget preparation, production of collateral materials, board reporting, and project management.

Candidates must have: BA/BS in related field; at least 2 years’ non-profit fundraising experience; good computer skills (knowledge of Raiser’s Edge preferred); knowledge of Jewish philanthropic community; superior communication and organization skills; ability to cultivate relationships with colleagues and donors; a calm and friendly demeanor; ability to multitask; and commitment to the Museum.

Human Resources

Receptionist

The Museum is seeking to hire a dependable and cordial individualto provide reception services for the Executive Office including providing general switchboard operator and reception services, monitoring security needs, coordinating messenger and delivery services, arranging for office support services and  other administrative duties as assigned.  Candidates must have:  High School degree or equivalent; 2-4 yrs. administrative experience (non-profit experience preferred); excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; solid organizational skills; and knowledge/proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.

 

Employee Benefits

The Museum also offers a generous package of benefits to its employees, including the following:

-Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave
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Medical Plan (including domestic partner coverage)

-Dental Plan

-Vision Plan

-Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)- Medical and Dependent Care

-Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

-403(b) Savings Plan (the Museum will match up to 5%)

-Discounted gym membership with Crunch Fitness and New York Health and Racquet Club.

-Short-term Disability Plan

-Long-term Disability Plan

-Worker's Compensation

-Employee Assistance Program (counseling/referral services)

-Commuter Benefit Program

 

 


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How To Apply

Send resume, letter of interest and salary requirements to:

Tammy Chiu

Human Resources
Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place
New York NY, 10280
Fax: 1.646.437.4250
humanresources@mjhnyc.org

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36 Battery Place • Battery Park City • New York, NY 10280
General Museum Info call 1.646.437.4200 • Ticket Info call 1.646.437.4202
Museum Hours Sunday-Tuesday, Thursday: 10am to 5:45pm • Wednesday: 10am to 8pm • Friday: 10am to 5pm D.S.T., 10 am to 3pm E.S.T. • Eve of Jewish Holidays: 10am to 3pm

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