Jobs & Internships

EMPLOYMENT

See listings for current employment opportunities below. Click to learn more about a position. Please contact heckschercareers@gmail.com with any questions. No phone calls, please. 

The Heckscher Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

MUSEUM GUARD
Part-time
$18-20/hour

Supervisor: Building & Grounds Superintendent or, in their absence, the Senior Security Officer in-charge.

Supervises: Other part-time museum guards when designated by the Building & Grounds Superintendent or the Executive Director as the senior museum guard in-charge.

Qualifications:

  • Must possess a valid New York State security guard registration card.
  • High School diploma, at least 18 years old, no prior conviction for a serious offense.
  • Responsibility, dependability, and timeliness a must.
  • Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public and coworkers.
  • Ability to stand and/or patrol for extended periods on a hard floor surface.
  • Visual acuity, alertness, and attention to detail in monitoring museum activity.
  • Good verbal and written skills.
  • Ability to complete incident and other job-related reports.
  • Ability to set-up tables, chairs, and audio-visual equipment for programs, and conduct other similar moderate lifting.
  • Must be willing to perform minor janitorial tasks to ensure public safety.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and a resume, including contact information for two professional or academic references to Ken Moss, Building & Grounds Superintendent, at facilities.heckscher@gmail.com.  No phone calls please.

Compensation: $18-20/hour

INTERNSHIPS

The Heckscher Museum of Art has a variety of internship opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students seeking practical experience in various aspects of museum studies. These are usually unpaid positions, unless otherwise indicated, and some may be available only seasonally. Depending upon the desired duration of the internship, it may be possible to combine several projects in order to obtain a broader experience.

There are no internships available at this time.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers are at the heart of The Heckscher Museum of Art! From bringing the artwork to life to welcoming visitors into the Museum, they are truly the heart and soul of everything we do. There are many ways for volunteers to get involved. Currently, the Museum is looking for Guest Experience Volunteers and Docents to add to our team.

Learn more about becoming a Guest Experience Volunteer.

Learn more about becoming a Docent.

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