Employment + Internships

The Currier Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Currier welcomes and encourages candidates from Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), as well as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The museum does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

EMPLOYMENT

The Currier Museum of Art has openings for the following positions:
To apply, please send letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to resumes@currier.org. No phone calls please. 


Director & CEO

The Currier Museum of Art seeks a visionary, community-minded individual to lead the Museum at this pivotal moment. As the leader of the largest art museum in northern New England, the next Director and CEO of the Currier Museum of Art will serve as the leading advocate and spokesperson for the Museum and for the importance of the arts to all of the institution’s stakeholders and visitors. The next leader will shepherd the museum and its extraordinary collection, communicate the value of the Museum, and engage and energize a wide range of audiences.

An ambassador for the Currier as well as its executive leader, the Director and CEO will be an excellent communicator who can engage and delight diverse audiences about the programs and objects of the Museum and the role that arts and cultural institutions play in the City of Manchester, the State of New Hampshire, and beyond. An empathetic, effective manager, the Director and CEO will attract and support a strong team, build a healthy working culture, and establish an organizational structure that supports the mission. Finally, and importantly, the next Director and CEO will be a magnet for resources and will build relationships that ensure the ongoing preeminence of the Museum.

Please see the full position description and candidate description here.


Graphic Design & Social Media Specialist

The Currier Museum of Art seeks a part-time Graphic Design & Social Media Specialist to manage internal graphic design projects and the Museum's social media platforms to increase the museum’s visibility, attendance, and membership. The Graphic Design & Social Media Specialist will ensure consistency in brand identity and associated messaging, and will proactively identify opportunities to promote the museum, its exhibitions, educational and social programs, the Art Center, special events and the Winter Garden Café. $16 to $18 per hour.


Database Administrator

The Currier Museum of Art seeks a full- time Database Administrator to manage the data flow in our development database (Altru) to ensure smooth acknowledgement and administration of donations, ensure timely and accurate processing, acknowledge production, and track and report gifts. The Database Administrator enters and processes gifts and memberships, including entering donor or prospect records to ensure current and accurate information in the development and membership database. $16 to $18 per hour.


Manager of Special Events & Facility Rentals

The Currier Museum of Art seeks Manager of Special Events & Facility Rentals to oversee event sales and operations to deliver exceptional client experiences for all special events and facility rentals at the Currier. These events include rentals to business and not-for-profit organizations, private parties and receptions (weddings, showers, and other social events), and helping to execute internal events (development and stewardship non-rental events). The Manager of Special Events & Facility Rentals is responsible for marketing event services and the necessary follow-through on all event inquiries to increase rentals and achieve earned income goals. In addition to selling and executing private rentals, the Manager of Special Events & Facility Rentals collaborates with Development and Education colleagues to ensure stewardship of key audiences, commitment to community building and appropriate support for public programs and constituent events to bolster affinity and support for the museum. $25 to $30 per hour.


Art Instructor

The Currier Museum of Art seeks a part-time Art Instructor. Art Instructors teach one of more of the following: studio art class(es) that run during and/or after school hours, on Saturday mornings and afternoons, or during school vacation weeks. Classes are held both online and in-person in our beautiful state-of-the-art classrooms located within the Currier Museum. Instructors must be able to work with young children, teens, and adults, manage a classroom of 4-15 students, have experience with lesson and curriculum building, and make learning fun!

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art, Art Education or related discipline and 2-4 years experience in teaching in an educational setting. Teacher certification preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Must be positive, dependable, energetic, and self-motivated with a good sense of humor. Focus on collaboration and teamwork with a commitment to providing superior service to the Museum community.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: From $23.00 per hour


Tour Van Driver - Frank Lloyd Wright Homes

The Currier Museum of Art seeks an experienced part-time van driver to operate a 14- person tour van, driving guests from the Museum to our Frank Lloyd Wright home tours. Driver will also oversee security and safety of guests and museum property during tour. High attention to detail, strong interpersonal and communication skills, sound judgment and decision-making, and ability to respond effectively in emergency situations. Shifts to include a combination of weekdays, nights and weekends. Clean driving record and criminal background and DMV check required.

$16.25 per hour.


Part-Time Guest Services Representative

The Currier Museum of Art seeks a part-time Guest Services Representative. The Guest Service Representative greets guests, answers questions, provides information, and promotes museum membership. The successful candidate will be warm and welcoming, dependable, efficient, articulate and organized, with experience working a register and have a proven track record of providing exceptional customer service. Candidate must have experience with point of sale software and the ability to learn other software applications (prior experience with ticketing software a plus!)

Schedule: Wednesday: 9:30 am-3:30 pm, Thursday: 1-8 pm, Saturday: 9:30 am-5 pm, Sunday: 9:30 am-5 pm.

$15 per hour.


Retail Clerk

The Currier Museum of Art seeks a part time Retail Clerk to greet customers, answer questions, run the POS system, and assist the Shop Manager with operations. The successful candidate will have 1-3 years of previous retail experience, be a self-starter with the ability to respond and meet customer needs during busy times, and the initiative to keep busy during down time. Must be dependable, organized, efficient, and articulate; and most importantly, have a proven track record of accurate cash handling and providing exceptional customer service.

Schedule to include: Wednesdays 9:45 am to 5 pm, Thursdays 12 pm to 8 pm and Fridays 9:45 am to 5 pm, and some weekend days 9:45 am to 5 pm.  $15 per hour.


.Museum Security Officers (Part-time)

The Currier Museum of Art seeks part-time security officers to ensure the protection and safety of our 72,500 sq. ft. Museum, providing a safe and secure environment for the museum’s collections, properties, facilities, visitors and staff while delivering superior customer service. Successful candidates will have previous security and customer service experience (prior law enforcement or criminal justice experience a plus!), high attention to detail, strong interpersonal and communication skills, sound judgment and decision-making, and ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.

Position requires standing for long periods of time, climbing stairs, and ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. Must pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver’s license, and be available nights and weekends.

Starting rate: $15.00 per hour


Winter Garden Café Clerk (Part-time)

The Currier Museum of Art seeks a part time Café Clerk to greet café guests, take orders, run the POS system, serve food, bus tables, and assist the Café Manager with food preparation. The successful candidate will have previous restaurant/café experience, be dependable, organized, efficient, and articulate; and most importantly, have a proven track record of accurate cash handling and providing exceptional customer service. Schedule will include daytime hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and some Thursday evenings.

Pay: $13.00 per hour plus tips


The Currier Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Currier welcomes and encourages candidates from Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), as well as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The museum does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

To apply, please send letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to resumes@currier.org. No phone calls please. 

INTERNSHIPS

The Currier Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse profession in museums, art, and art history. It offers paid internships to introduce critical skills for undergraduate and graduate students selected through open application. 

Interns will assist with the day-to-day operations of an art museum and collaborate on interdepartmental projects. Internships provide students with a broad range of immersive experiences and are appropriate for those studying art history, museum studies, education, marketing, fundraising, human resources, and event management. Internships include close supervision and mentoring, with the goal of helping students develop their professional identity. The museum is not accepting new interns at this time; please check back at a later date.

To apply, please contact resumes@currier.org. No phone calls please.