Work at the Brooklyn Museum

    The Brooklyn Museum is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in hiring and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. A successful candidate doesn’t always meet every qualification in a job posting: We also value individuals with a strong desire and capacity to learn on the job.

    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.

    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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    Other opportunities

    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.

    Volunteering

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