Employment + Internships

Below please find current job openings at the Currier Museum of Art.

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

The Currier Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Currier welcomes and encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, and BIPOC candidates, 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.

Director and 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 and Social Media Specialist

The Currier Museum of Art seeks a full-time Graphic Design and 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 and 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, special events, Museum Shop, and the Winter Garden Café.

Pay: $20 to $28 per hour

Manager of Education and Interpretation

The Currier Museum of Art seeks a Manager of Education and Interpretation to ensure the delivery of relevant, engaging, and diverse educational programming onsite at the museum, at the Frank Lloyd Wright houses, in the community, and online. Serves as the lead museum educator in gallery interpretation in partnership with the curators. Conducts and manages gallery talks, tours, and artist programs in the auditorium to enhance special exhibitions and highlight the collection. Collaborates with curatorial staff in creating interpretative spaces that are inclusive, discovery-focused, and encourage active engagement. Designs content and delivers training on the museum collection, special exhibitions, and the FLW houses to the Guild of Volunteers, staff, and for instructor orientations.

QUALIFICATIONS

MA in Art History, with advanced knowledge of best practices in art museum education and tour and volunteer management. Knowledge of Frank Llyod Wright or mid-century architecture a plus.
Proven experience developing interpretive tours for a variety of audiences, including visitor-centered, participatory gallery interpretation materials.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and work well at all levels of the organization, including executive staff, peers, and volunteers. Previous experience working with volunteers and docents is essential.
Actively engaged in current research on DEIA, with a commitment to innovate and improve the lives of people in the communities we serve.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; public speaking skills required. Proofreading skills necessary.
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills with a team orientation and ability to collaborate across departments.
Superior organizational skills with a high attention to detail; proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
Positive attitude, sense of humor, with a commitment to confidentiality and ethical behavior. Creative thinker and problem-solver. Consensus builder.
Proficiency with Advanced MS Office suite.

Salary: $46,000 to $52,000

Café and Bar Manager

The Currier Museum of Art seeks a full time Café and Bar Manager to oversee all aspects of food and beverage service for the museum, and to manage the Winter Garden Café and staff. The successful candidate will be a seasoned chef with prior experience managing a part-time food service team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Create and execute seasonally inspired menus and daily specials.
Manage the ordering process for food and supplies to ensure limited shrink, maximum bottom line profitability and gross profit margins.
Manage the internal liquor license for the organization. Handle all documentation, training, purchasing, product storage, staff, and sales of liquor at the museum.
Collaborate with the Special Events Manager to staff and manage all events requiring bar service.
Develop and implement café and bar management procedures and systems.

Salary: $45,000 to $55,000

Art Instructor (Part-Time)

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.

Pay: From $23 per hour

Guest Services Representative (Part-Time)

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.

Pay: $15 per hour