Career Opportunities
New Bedford Whaling Museum is committed to diversity among its employees and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
All applicants must submit an application for employment along with their resume and cover letter and follow the “To Apply” instructions noted in job openings below.
Museum Careers
FACILITY RENTALS ASSOCIATE
PART-TIME
Hourly Rate $16.00/hour
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is seeking a dependable worker and team player to join our Facilities Team. Reporting to the Director of Facilities & Security, the Facility Rentals Associate will be a member of the facility rental team for public and private events at the Museum. They will work closely and collaboratively with the Facility Rentals Team Leader, Associate Director of Special Events, the Events Coordinator and the Visitor Experience team in logistical coordination, supporting audio/visual needs, enforcing facility rules and regulations, maintaining cleanliness, and monitoring safety and security during events. The successful candidate will be dependable, hard-working, possess a positive attitude and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people.
For the full Position Description, Qualifications, and Application Instructions click here. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Development Coordinator
Full-Time
Salary Range $40,000 – $45,000
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is seeking a full time Development Coordinator. The Development Coordinator will be a key part the Development Team with responsibilities focused on foundation, corporate and government support, as well as prospect research and planned giving. The Development Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Annual Fundraising to ensure the Museum meets its institutional fundraising and planned giving goals. The ideal candidate will have experience in a non-profit or communications environment, strong research and writing skills, and proficiency in Raiser’s Edge or comparable fundraising database/CRM.
For the full Position Description, Qualifications, and Application Instructions click here. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Museum Learning & Volunteer Program Coordinator
Full time, Non-exempt
Hourly Rate $17.00-$18.00/hour
The Museum Learning & Volunteer Program Coordinator supports the organization and delivery of museum learning programs for students and adults. Reporting to the Associate Director of Museum Learning and working closely with educators, students, adult learners, and staff in various departments, the Museum Learning & Volunteer Program Coordinator manages a dedicated corps of volunteers and facilitates student field trips and adult guided tours from start to finish. This position offers opportunities to contribute to the evolution and growth of museum learning programs while creating outstanding visitor and volunteer experiences on a daily basis.
For the full Position Description, Qualifications, and Application Instructions click here. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Full-Time, Salary, Exempt
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is seeking a full-time Human Resources Manager. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer & CFO, the Human Resources Manager will run the daily functions of the HR department including facilitating the hiring and interviewing of staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, enforcing company policies and practices, monitoring employee morale and helping to foster a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field and will have 3-5 years of human resource management experience. PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP a plus.
For the full Position Description, Qualifications, and Application Instructions click here. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Visitor Experience SUPERVISOR
Full-Time, Exempt Staff Member
Salary: $40,000 - $43,000 per year
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is seeking a creative, collaborative, and motivated individual committed to supporting the Visitor Experience team through retail efforts in the museum store. This position will require both front-facing operations through daily admissions, the 3D theater, and retail operations, while also bolstering the Museum Store’s inventory through the research and development of product. While on the floor, the candidate will model staff behavior and assist visitors in having a welcoming, fun, and safe experience. The candidate will also be responsible for researching, selecting, and procuring merchandise for the Museum Store, with an emphasis on custom product that are reflective of the Museum’s exhibitions and collection.
For the full Position Description, Qualifications, and Application Instructions click here. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Art Handler / Object Preparator / Installation Technician
Contract work on a temporary project basis
Hourly Rate: $15-50/hour, dependent on experience
The New Bedford Whaling Museum seeks contract Art Handlers / Object Preparators / Installation technicians to work on a short-term contract basis for project-based timelines. They will assist in all aspects of preparation, packing, transporting, installation, deinstallation, and storage of works for the museum. The ideal candidate understands that the safety and security of artworks and of fellow team members is critical. This position will move and install valuable art objects in various locations; pack and unpack objects, maintain collections storage areas to ensure the safety of the art; create custom crate interiors for outgoing loans, frame and unframe two-dimensional works, and perform other miscellaneous art handling duties as required. They work closely with curators and other department staff, under the direction of the Chief Curator and the Associate Curator of Exhibitions and Collections to facilitate the safe exhibition of works from the collection. We are looking to have resumes on hand for project-based work throughout the year.
For the full Position Description, Qualifications, and Application Instructions click here. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and filed for future projects. No phone calls, please.
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