Brooklyn Museum

Work at the Brooklyn Museum

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    Committed to diversity and equal opportunity in hiring, the Brooklyn Museum welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. A successful candidate doesn’t need to have every single quality listed in a job posting: The only true requirement is the desire and capacity to learn on the job. If that sounds like you, please apply!

    See open positions below. Due to the volume of submissions, Museum staff are unable to respond to every application—but rest assured that you will hear back if you are a potential candidate. Note: to be considered for a position, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States.


    Share our values

    Help bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. A career with the Brooklyn Museum means you will play a vital part in bringing its values to life.

    DEIA

    The Brooklyn Museum is committed to growing diversity, inclusion, and accessibility at every level—cultivating equitable experiences for communities and contributing to systemic change.

    From the staff

    “What I enjoy most about working at the Museum is that I can be my authentic self.”
    Asha K.
    “A delightful thing about working here is that gems in our collections await in storage to be re-discovered and shared.”
    Lisa B.

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    Art and Curatorial Affairs

    Development

    Finance

    Merchandising

    Operations and Facilities Management

    Technology

    Other opportunities

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    Internships and fellowships

    The Brooklyn Museum offers a range of paid internships and fellowships that offer hands-on museum experience to people of all backgrounds.

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    Volunteering

    Learn about the A.R.T. Guide Program, a volunteer initiative for those who want to share their love of art while developing teaching and public speaking skills.