Careers
We're Hiring!
Thank you for your interest in employment at The Newark Museum of Art. See below for current job position openings.
Please be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we can only contact those candidates whose qualifications meet the requirements of the open positions.
The Senior Manager, Building Services oversees all maintenance & operational functions of New Jersey’s largest museum to ensure a safe, clean and functional campus. Responsible for managing staff, budgets, supplies, vendor and contractor relations, balancing daily operations with strategic planning for long-term property health and compliance with safety standards.
Reporting Relationship: Chief Financial Officer
Work schedule: This position is a full-time, onsite position, required to work onsite 5 days per week, from Sunday to Thursday.
Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 annually, based on expertise; includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical plan, dental plan, vision, life insurance, pension, 401K retirement, and generous paid time off.
People and Culture
The Newark Museum of Art
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Fax: 973.642.0459
PeopleandCulture@newarkmuseumart.org
The Newark Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Upholding this commitment, we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, placement, transfer, layoff, recall, leaves of absence, and termination.
We embrace a culture of inclusive excellence, ensuring that people of all backgrounds, identities, or abilities are empowered to explore, learn, contribute, and engage with the arts. Since its founding in 1909, the Museum has been grounded in the belief that art and learning are for everyone. The Museum reaffirms its dedication to this inclusive vision, which has shaped its aspirations, actions, and policies for over a century. More information on the Newark Museum of Art’s commitment to a culture of inclusive excellence can be found here.
The Newark Museum of Art is dedicated to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As an integral part of this commitment, reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants and employees to support them in performing the essential functions of their roles, unless doing so would cause undue hardship for the organization. For inquiries regarding reasonable accommodation, please contact accessibility@newarkmuseumart.org.
Internship Program
Thank you for your interest in pursuing an internship at the Newark Museum of Art.
The application period for the 2025 Summer Internship Program has now closed. Future internship opportunities at the Museum will be posted on this page as they become available.
Volunteer
Do You Love Art and Science?
Become a volunteer today and be a part of The Newark Museum of Art. Volunteers assist the Museum staff with programs, events, and visitor support through all departments including Special Events, Membership, the NMOA Shop, Registrar, and more!
If you have questions or would like to learn more about about our current volunteer opportunities, please contact us at nmvo@newarkmuseumart.org.