Per Diem Adult Group Tours Educator
The Jewish Museum
Organization Description:
The Jewish Museum is an art museum committed to illuminating the complexity and vibrancy of Jewish culture for a global audience. Through distinctive exhibitions and programs that present the work of diverse artists and thinkers, the Museum shares ideas, provokes dialogue, and promotes understanding.
The Jewish Museum maintains a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of art, ceremonial objects, and media reflecting the global Jewish experience. Located on New York City's Museum Mile, in the landmarked Warburg mansion, the Museum plays an important role among cultural institutions, challenging all forms of bigotry and discrimination and promoting understanding among diverse audiences. The Jewish Museum invites applicants of all backgrounds to consider joining the Museum in its work.
For more information, please visit www.TheJewishMuseum.org.
Position Description:
The Jewish Museum debuted its renewed and reimagined collection galleries and center for learning in October 2025. At the same time, the Museum continues to develop widely and critically acclaimed temporary exhibitions featuring art from ancient times to the present. We are seeking additional per diem educators to conduct onsite tours for adult groups of the Museum’s special exhibitions and collection exhibition. Some virtual teaching opportunities will also be available.
Reports to:
Deputy Director, Education & Programs
Job Requirements & Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- Conduct gallery talks (either onsite and/or online) on a range of topics related to the Jewish Museum’s collection and special exhibitions
- Conduct art historical research and prepare PowerPoint presentations independently
- Attend occasional in person and virtual training sessions. All sessions will be recorded for future reference
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in art history, museum studies, museum education, or related field, master’s preferred
- Deep knowledge of art history
- Knowledge of ancient, medieval, modern, and/or contemporary art preferred
- Five or more years related experience working in museums and/or teaching art history
- Strong verbal skills, dynamic educator
- Flexibility in adapting to the needs of diverse audiences
Reliability
- Experience teaching in a museum with original works of art and familiarity teaching on Zoom with Power Point presentations
- A flexible schedule with Sunday, weekday, and evening availability preferred
Candidate Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in art history, museum studies, museum education, or related field, master’s preferred
Position Type:
On-Call
Union Status:
Union
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Salary or Compensation:
$46.35/hour, $144.20/tour, $195.70/tour
Organization or Project Website:
Application Info:
To view the full job posting and submit your application, please visit the link below: https://careers.yale.edu/us/en/job/137628WD/Educator-High-School-College-and-University
