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Career Opportunities

The following career opportunities are currently available at Jewish museums and related institutions:

Executive Director, Capital Jewish Museum, Washington, DC (Mar-24)
Reporting directly to and working closely with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director of the Capital Jewish Museum is the driver of the museum's strategic vision, as well as the long-term planning and goal setting. The ED will partner with the Board to continue to develop the long-term strategic vision for the museum drawing on the organization's history, mission, and values. See full specification, job description, and application procedures.

Executive Director, The Maltz Museum, Beachwood, OH (Feb-24)
The Maltz Museum is currently seeking an Executive Director. This position is the chief executive officer of the Maltz Museum and is appointed by the Museum’s Board of Directors. This role will work closely with the Board, staff, volunteers and other groups to support, promote and provide leadership with regard to the mission, purposes, values and goals of the Museum. This individual is the overall leader and facilitator of the Museum community and bears ultimate responsibility for the integration of the Museum values. They will have ultimate responsibility for the personnel, budget, permanent and special exhibitions, education and development programs, legal and fiscal affairs, and facilities. They will ensure the Museum has strong outreach, engaging with local and regional communities including individuals, education, civic, business and cultural organizations and government agencies, as well as the local, regional, and national Jewish communities. Details.

Executive Director, Jewish Museum Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI (Feb-24)
Jewish Museum Milwaukee is currently seeking an Executive Director who will provide leadership and direct policy making, planning, organization, operations, fundraising, and employees for the Museum. The Executive Director works closely with the Board of Trustees to develop, refine, and implement the Museum’s strategic direction, priorities, and policies for Museum impact, fundraising, governance, programming, exhibition, and collections management. Read the full position description and application instructions. 

Visitor Services Manager, Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, New Orleans, LA (Feb-24)
The Visitor Services Manager is responsible for the daily public-facing operation of the Museum – providing a high level of customer service to ensure an excellent experience for all visitors; supervising the front desk staff; managing the Museum Store; managing group tours and rental events; and maintaining accurate records and financial controls for admissions, store, and special events. The successful candidate will be energetic, creative, fun-loving, have exceptional customer service and record-keeping skills, and a strong understanding of retail and customer service management. See full job description and instructions for applying.

Visitor Services Associate, Jewish Museum of Florida–FIU, Miami Beach, FL (Jan-24)
The Visitor Services Associate is responsible for daily operations of admissions while ensuring the highest level of customer service. Duties include answering phone calls, emails, conducting surveys, and assisting with special projects throughout the museum. Compensation Range: $31,200-$32,700 a year/30 hours per week. Follow this link to learn more. Click on “Prospective Employees,” then “View All Jobs” and search for Job Code 531458. Use link for Apply Now and submit resume, one-page cover letter describing interest and experience, and names of three references. The Wolfsonian–FIU can only consider applicants who complete the FIU online application process.

Education and Community Program Director, Jewish Museum Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI (Jan-24)
Under the supervision of the Executive Director, this position is responsible for: The research, development, and implementation of innovative educational programming for broad and diverse audiences presented in various live and on-line formats. S/He plays a vital role in sharing the Jewish story and the life lessons it brings, building bridges between diverse groups with shared histories, and exploring contemporary events through the lens of Jewish history, arts and values to contemplate current events and issues. This individual develops and implements school tours and curriculum, senior activities through the Spark! initiative, family activities, and community programs, and is also a key member of the Museum team, with significant input into our short and long-range plans. To be considered for the position(s), please send a cover letter and resume to HR@milwaukeejewish.org.

Curator of Jewish Culture, The Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco, CA (Jan-24)
This position will specialize in developing thematic exhibitions and experiences that offer an expansive, inclusive view of Jewish identity and explore the many ways of being Jewish across the present-day Diaspora. A compelling ambassador with a deep knowledge of Jewish culture and history, a passion for conveying the Jewish experience, and engaging audiences through storytelling, material culture, and interactive experiences with an inclination toward experimenting with new themes and approaches. Responsible for the research and development of The CJM’s first ever semi-permanent exhibition exploring Jewish life from our particular vantage point along the Pacific Rim. This longer-duration exhibition will offer evergreen opportunities for visitors to learn more about the unique stories and experiences of these Jewish communities. On-site work is required. Further details.

Manager of Education, Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, Philadelphia, PA (Dec-23)
The Weitzman is seeking a creative, entrepreneurial, energetic, and detail-oriented Manager of Education to support our growing education programming. The Museum serves people of numerous backgrounds, and the Manager of Education will play a key role in serving existing audiences as well as expanding the diversity of our visitors through in-person and virtual programming. We seek someone with a passion for education, inquiry-based learning, experience working with volunteers, and a keen sense of how historical stories can be made relevant to our present-day lives. Ideal candidate will be familiar with formal and informal education methods, able to create digital content and marketing materials, passionate about museums, and committed to The Weitzman's mission. Details here.

Major Gifts and Capital Campaign Officer, Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, Philadelphia, PA (Dec-23)
This position will play a vital role in meeting the Weitzman’s ambitious philanthropic income goals, with a focus on major gifts for both annual and newly launched Renewal Campaign. This position is responsible for identifying, engaging, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of donors, prospects, and institutional stakeholders; ensuring that all aspects of major gifts program and capital campaign move forward, data is captured accurately, and individualized strategy is created for portfolio of major donors: day-to-day details of campaign implementation, meeting arrangements, campaign correspondence, conducting prospect research, and lead in database administration. This position will work with campaign volunteers, professional staff and donors. Details here.

Director of Finance, Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, Philadelphia, PA (Dec-23)
The Weitzman Museum of American Jewish History is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Director of Finance, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer to join its leadership team. The Director of Finance will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial health of the organization, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and contributing to the long-term sustainability and growth of the museum. For further information, contact jhalpern@theweitzman.org.

Education Manager, Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, Miami Beach, FL (Dec-23)
The Jewish Museum of Florida–FIU seeks an Education Manager to provide leadership and management of educational activities. This position conceives, develops, and implements programs that engage with school and community groups. The Education Manager coordinates and directs the allocation of resources to produce educational programs; and participates in the efforts to promote museum programs and build the museum's audience. Go to https://hr.fiu.edu/careers/ and search for Job Code 531110. Follow link to Apply Now and submit resume, one-page cover letter, and names of three references. The Jewish Museum of Florida–FIU can only consider applicants who complete FIU online application process.

Learning & Engagement Coordinator, Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life at UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA (Nov-23)
The Magnes Collection seeks a creative and community-minded Learning & Engagement Coordinator to develop and implement programming that connects audiences with the museum’s collections and subject areas. The Coordinator manages visitor services staff, ensures a positive visitor experience, and creates learning opportunities within the museum. The Coordinator reports to the Executive Director and collaborates with other museum staff in support of the museum's public service functions. The full salary range for this position is $26.05 - $43.97 per hour. The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $26.05 - $28.85 per hour. Details here.

Collections Technician, Museum Department, Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA (Sep-23)
The Skirball Cultural Center seeks an enthusiastic team player to serve as Collections Technician, serving full-time for a term of two years, with an option to renew. Reporting directly to and working alongside the Project Registrar, the Collections Technician will be responsible for completing a full inventory of the Museum’s collection of 26,000 objects, to include verifying/updating tombstone and location information, assessing condition, assessing current housing condition, and repacking/re-housing as needed. The Collections Technician will also photograph all objects, order and maintain necessary project supplies, maintain overall cleanliness of Collection Storage, and work with Database Technician to ensure accurate updating of inventory information. Details here.

Counter Attendant, Judy’s Counter, Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA (Sep-23)
The Skirball seeks a Counter Attendant for Judy’s Counter to serve food and beverages to customers in a gracious and efficient manner. For this full-time non-exempt position, the Counter Attendant serves on the Café team within the Hospitality and Private Events Department and reports to the Onsite Dining Senior Manager. Details here.

Accounting Director, Accounting and Finance Department, Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA (Sep-23)
The Skirball Cultural Center seeks an experienced and inspiring full-time Accounting Director to lead a small team at one of Los Angeles’ leading cultural institutions. The role is responsible for month-end close, cash management, accounts payable, general ledger, bi-weekly payroll and annual audit and tax preparation activities. Other aspects of the role are to maintain financial controls designed to mitigate risk, account reconciliations, budget vs. actuals analysis, and ensure a reliable record keeping system. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, organized, dependable, and have a passion for working in a team-oriented environment. Further information.