Careers
Careers
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 Director of Data & Technology is responsible for assessing the organization’s technology needs, making upgrade recommendations and leading the implementation of new systems and services. This role ensures employees can meet the technology needs of the organization.
This role manages IT and technology vendor/consultant relationships including the current MSP/MSSP that manages and supports the IT infrastructure and peripherals as well as consults on IT initiatives and upgrades.
Department: People, Culture & Operations
Reporting to: Deputy Director of People, Culture & Operations
Schedule: Hybrid / 3 days onsite
Salary: $130,000 – $150,000 annually based on expertise; includes a comprehensive organization-sponsored benefits package including medical plan, dental plan, vision, life insurance, Pension, 401K retirement, and generous paid time off.The Newark Museum of Art shop is an elevated concept store that is inclusive and welcoming while being discerning and aspirational. The Senior Merchandising Manager oversees all aspects of daily merchandising, retail performance, including and not limited to; manage merchandise flow and presentation, drive financial results, and create a positive customer experience.
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer & Retail Creative Director Consultant
Manages: Retail Manager
Salary: $75,000 annually + benefitsThe Membership Manager is responsible for the fulfillment of benefits to the Museum’s vibrant Member audience and the cultivation of visitors and program participants to join the Museum’s welcoming and enriching community. Reporting to the Director of Membership and Visitor Experience, this position plays a key role in fundraising through membership and supporting a unique and impactful donor journey for members and supporters of all backgrounds and capacities. Working alongside the Manager of Visitor Experience and peers in philanthropy, finance, and external relations, the Membership Manager will bring excellence and efficiency to membership services and multi-channel campaigns that grow membership and ensure an active and engaged Member community in and around the Museum.
Department: Philanthropy & External Affairs
Reporting to: Senior Director, Philanthropy & Grant Management
Salary: $50,000-$60,000 annually; includes a comprehensive organization-sponsored benefits package including medical plan, dental plan, vision, life insurance, Pension, 401K retirement, and generous paid time off.The Manager of School Programs oversees the management of educational programs for students, teachers, and educational administrators. This individual develops, coordinates, and implements programs for visitors, including virtual and onsite field trips, art and science residencies, homeschool programs, science fairs, professional development for museum educators and outside educators. Responsible for managing a team of full-time and contractual museum educators and is responsible for ongoing training and evaluation of museum education staff. This individual must have a commitment to working in a team-based environment that values innovation, creative learning, risk taking and experimentation.
Department: Learning & Engagement
Reporting to: Reports to Senior Director of Education
Schedule: Hybrid/4-5 days onsite
Salary: $58,000-$60,000 annually; includes a comprehensive organization-sponsored benefits package including medical plan, dental plan, vision, life insurance, Pension, 401K retirement, and generous paid time off.The Curatorial Assistant provides administrative support to the curatorial department and to the Deputy Director, Collections & Curatorial Strategies. This individual is responsible for organizing and maintaining internal and external correspondence related to collections, answering basic research questions, interacting with visiting scholars, donors, and consultants., The curatorial assistant participates in the research and interpretation of the Museum’s global art collections and assists and supports exhibition development and implementation.
Reporting to: Deputy Director, Collections & Curatorial
Schedule: Hybrid / 3 days onsite at the Museum
Salary: $50,000 annually; includes a comprehensive organization-sponsored benefits package including medical plan, dental plan, vision, life insurance, Pension, 401K retirement, and generous paid time off.The Coordinator of Community Engagement engages diverse audiences and organizations in Newark and across New Jersey to develop onsite, offsite virtual projects and programs which establish the Newark Museum of Art as a vital resource for the city and the region. This role requires experience with program management and an established connection to audiences and organizations in Newark and in surrounding communities, with a particular focus on the Latinx community.
This position reports to the Manager of Community Engagement and has a salary range of $48,000-$50,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including medical plan, dental plan, life insurance, pension, 401K retirement, and generous paid time off.
Currently, the Coordinator of Community Engagement position is a hybrid onsite/remote position, with three days required onsite. In January 2023, all NMOA employees will work fully onsite.
Reports to: Manager of Community Engagement
Salary: $48,000-$50,000 annually + benefitsThe Marketing Coordinator supports production logistics, email and advertising campaigns, and day-to-day administration needs of the Marketing team as part of the general goal to foster the reputation of The Newark Museum of Art as a progressive, distinctive, and bold leader in the museum field.
This position reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications and has a salary range of $45,000-$55,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including medical plan, dental plan, life insurance, pension, 401K retirement, and generous paid time off.
Reports to: Director of Marketing and Communications
Salary: $45,000-$55,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including medical plan, dental plan, life insurance, pension, 401K retirement, and generous paid time off.The Senior Manager, DEAI supports the Newark Museum of Art’s mission and strategic plan. This position partners with senior leaders, managers, staff and the supports the board of trustees to advance the organization’s efforts to integrate DEAI into all areas of Museum operations, programming and organizational culture. This individual is responsible for developing implementing and monitoring programs that promote DEAI and develops trainings and initiates to create and foster an open and inclusive environment.
This position is a hybrid onsite/remote position with three days required onsite/two days’ work remotely.
Reporting to: Deputy Director of People, Culture, & Operations
Salary: $85,000 – $95,000 based on expertise; includes a comprehensive benefits package including medical plan, dental plan, vision, life insurance, Pension, 401K retirement, and generous paid time off.The Newark Museum of Art is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Inventory Technician to be part of a team that works on inventory of the Museum’s permanent collection. The Inventory Technician is an entry-level museum professional familiar with basic registrational principles. The Inventory Technician reports to the Collections Manager.
Salary: $23.50/hourly
Human Resources
The Newark Museum of Art
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Fax: 973.642.0459
humanresources@newarkmuseumart.org
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The Newark Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, we aspire to make the Museum and our environment – staff, audiences, artists, programs, and exhibitions – reflective of the diversity of the city of Newark and to capture the spirit of access, inclusion, and equity in all we do. We strongly encourage and welcome applicants from our BIPOC, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ communities as they must be centered in the work we do.
Internship Program
Our Internship Program is designed to provide college interns with an overview of the museum industry at large and The Newark Museum of Art specifically, as well as the Museums’ partnership with the City of Newark. Internship opportunities are offered in all of its major departments including Curatorial, Registrar, Education, Marketing/Public Relations, Exhibition Design and Library Sciences.
Interns work on an array of projects and depending on academic training, experience and stated interest, are assigned to a specific staff member, or in some cases, to a department at large. Applicants of all educational and career backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Highlights:
- Paid stipend for program participation ($1500 for eight-week program)
- Hands-on mentorship
- Departmental presentations and curatorial tours
- Field trips to other museums and cultural institutions
- Hands-on experience within a specific department
- Lunchtime (meet-up) sessions with other interns
- Access to learn about other departments of interest
- Eligible for course credit
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Enrolled in a college or university, preferably with a year of completion in the degree pursued
- Pursuing a degree in art, education, public administration, or other related fields
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Computer literacy in use of MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Available to work 20 hours/week, for the 8 weeks duration of the program
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: All Museum staff are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (i.e., have received both doses of a 2-dose vaccine OR a single dose of a one-dose vaccine) and must provide proof of vaccination. Exemptions may be made under religious and medical grounds (conditions apply).
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.
There are also Corporate Volunteer Opportunities
Corporate groups wishing to participate in our volunteer activities through the Corporate Membership program should call Audrey Carmeli, Manager of Corporate Relations, at 973.596.5158, or via email acarmeli@newarkmuseumart.org.