Careers
Careers
The New York Historical has many rewarding employment opportunities in a wide range of areas. The New York Historical’s staff become part of a committed workforce that uses over 400 years of history to help convey the diverse stories of the city and nation, expanding our understanding of who we are as Americans and how we came to be.
Current Opportunities
External Affairs
Press Officer
New York
JOB TITLE: Press Officer
DEPARTMENT: External Affairs
REPORTS TO: Director of Public Relations
ABOUT THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL
New York’s first museum, The New York Historical is a leading cultural institution documenting over 400 years of American history through a peerless collection of art, documents, and artifacts. Our offerings span groundbreaking exhibitions; acclaimed educational programs for teachers and students nationwide; and thought-provoking conversations among leading scholars, journalists, and thinkers about the past, present, and future of the American experiment. The New York Historical is a museum of museums and a collection of collections. We are home to the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, the Center for Women’s History, the Reiss Family Graduate Institute for Constitutional History, the Dorothy Tapper Goldman Center for Teaching Democracy, the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, and the future American LGBTQ+ Museum. We elevate the perspectives and scholarship that define the United States’ democratic heritage and challenge us all to shape our ongoing history for the better.
JOB SUMMARY
The Press Officer plays a vital role in The New York Historical’s External Affairs team, serving as the first point of contact for journalists and coordinating exhibition coverage, interview requests, and other institutional announcements. Working closely with the Director of Public Relations and other members of the External Affairs team, the Press Officer helps develop communication plans for exhibitions, special installations, and other initiatives, working across departments to write and prepare press kits. The position includes pitching, regular media outreach, maintaining press archives and lists, and coordinating and overseeing press visits and filming.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Field and handle incoming media inquiries, liaising with the Director of PR and/or others when appropriate: exhibition reviews, listings, interview requests, and general historical information media inquiries;
- With the Director of PR, develop and execute promotional campaigns for exhibitions: write and edit press releases and media statements, create press kits (images, captions, credit lines) and handle image clearance process, research and compile additional material for journalists as needed, manage press release distribution, and develop targeted press lists for outreach;
- Pitch journalists for exhibitions, family programs, public programs, and other institutional initiatives;
- Supervise news crews and photo shoots of exhibitions. Ensure the museum is portrayed in the best way possible and enforce safety and permissions protocols;
- Coordinate press previews and logistics. Provide hands-on support as needed at exhibition openings, VIP receptions, fundraising events, community and audience development programs, etc.;
- Monitor communications inbox, respond accordingly to press inquiries, and forward other correspondences to related departments as needed; maintain and update press contacts; monitor and archive media coverage and generate coverage reports.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, History, or other related field;
- 3-5 years’ experience in Communications/Public Relations; background working directly with journalists in the arts and culture field a plus;
- Strong interpersonal and listening skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to communicate confidently and effectively;
- Excellent organizational skills with superb attention to detail;
- Collaborative team player who also excels at managing and delivering multiple independent projects;
- Interest in American history a plus;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite/Google Workplace;
- Availability to work occasional early morning, evening, and weekend events as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This is largely a sedentary role using a computer; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stoop as necessary. The ability to move through the museum is also required.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 per year. The successful candidate will be offered a salary within this range based on specific factors such as their individual qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
The New York Historical provides a generous benefits package for eligible employees to support their health and wellbeing, which includes:
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal days, and holidays observed by the Museum;
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance;
- Short and long-term disability coverage options;
- 403(b) retirement plan with eligibility for employer contributions following one year of full-time service;
- Flexible spending accounts for health-related expenses, dependent care, and parking and transit expenses;
- Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their families;
- 20% discount at the NYHistory Store, Café Clara and Clara restaurant, located within the Museum;
- Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions across the city.
The New York Historical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JOB TITLE: Press Officer
DEPARTMENT: External Affairs
REPORTS TO: Director of Public Relations
ABOUT THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL
New York’s first museum, The New York Historical is a leading cultural institution documenting over 400 years of American history through a peerless collection of art, documents, and artifacts. Our offerings span groundbreaking exhibitions; acclaimed educational programs for teachers and students nationwide; and thought-provoking conversations among leading scholars, journalists, and thinkers about the past, present, and future of the American experiment. The New York Historical is a museum of museums and a collection of collections. We are home to the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, the Center for Women’s History, the Reiss Family Graduate Institute for Constitutional History, the Dorothy Tapper Goldman Center for Teaching Democracy, the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, and the future American LGBTQ+ Museum. We elevate the perspectives and scholarship that define the United States’ democratic heritage and challenge us all to shape our ongoing history for the better.
JOB SUMMARY
The Press Officer plays a vital role in The New York Historical’s External Affairs team, serving as the first point of contact for journalists and coordinating exhibition coverage, interview requests, and other institutional announcements. Working closely with the Director of Public Relations and other members of the External Affairs team, the Press Officer helps develop communication plans for exhibitions, special installations, and other initiatives, working across departments to write and prepare press kits. The position includes pitching, regular media outreach, maintaining press archives and lists, and coordinating and overseeing press visits and filming.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Field and handle incoming media inquiries, liaising with the Director of PR and/or others when appropriate: exhibition reviews, listings, interview requests, and general historical information media inquiries;
- With the Director of PR, develop and execute promotional campaigns for exhibitions: write and edit press releases and media statements, create press kits (images, captions, credit lines) and handle image clearance process, research and compile additional material for journalists as needed, manage press release distribution, and develop targeted press lists for outreach;
- Pitch journalists for exhibitions, family programs, public programs, and other institutional initiatives;
- Supervise news crews and photo shoots of exhibitions. Ensure the museum is portrayed in the best way possible and enforce safety and permissions protocols;
- Coordinate press previews and logistics. Provide hands-on support as needed at exhibition openings, VIP receptions, fundraising events, community and audience development programs, etc.;
- Monitor communications inbox, respond accordingly to press inquiries, and forward other correspondences to related departments as needed; maintain and update press contacts; monitor and archive media coverage and generate coverage reports.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, History, or other related field;
- 3-5 years’ experience in Communications/Public Relations; background working directly with journalists in the arts and culture field a plus;
- Strong interpersonal and listening skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to communicate confidently and effectively;
- Excellent organizational skills with superb attention to detail;
- Collaborative team player who also excels at managing and delivering multiple independent projects;
- Interest in American history a plus;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite/Google Workplace;
- Availability to work occasional early morning, evening, and weekend events as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This is largely a sedentary role using a computer; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stoop as necessary. The ability to move through the museum is also required.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 per year. The successful candidate will be offered a salary within this range based on specific factors such as their individual qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
The New York Historical provides a generous benefits package for eligible employees to support their health and wellbeing, which includes:
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal days, and holidays observed by the Museum;
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance;
- Short and long-term disability coverage options;
- 403(b) retirement plan with eligibility for employer contributions following one year of full-time service;
- Flexible spending accounts for health-related expenses, dependent care, and parking and transit expenses;
- Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their families;
- 20% discount at the NYHistory Store, Café Clara and Clara restaurant, located within the Museum;
- Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions across the city.
The New York Historical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Library
Fellowship Research Assistant
New York
JOB TITLE: Fellowship Research Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Patricia D. Klingenstein Library
REPORTS TO: Revson Foundation Fellow and Curator of Manuscripts & Archival Collections
ABOUT THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL
New York’s first museum, The New York Historical is a leading cultural institution documenting over 400 years of American history through a peerless collection of art, documents, and artifacts. Our offerings span groundbreaking exhibitions; acclaimed educational programs for teachers and students nationwide; and thought-provoking conversations among leading scholars, journalists, and thinkers about the past, present, and future of the American experiment. The New York Historical is a museum of museums and a collection of collections. We are home to the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, the Center for Women’s History, the Reiss Family Graduate Institute for Constitutional History, the Dorothy Tapper Goldman Center for Teaching Democracy, the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, and the future American LGBTQ+ Museum. We elevate the perspectives and scholarship that define the United States’ democratic heritage and challenge us all to shape our ongoing history for the better.
JOB SUMMARY
The New York Historical is searching for a Research Assistant to assist the Revson Foundation Fellow with a biographical project related to Genevieve S. Brooks Brown. Brown, a Bronx-based housing activist and neighborhood community organizer, was primarily active in the second half of the twentieth century. The biography examines New York City housing policy, development, displacement, and the lived experience of New Yorkers from roughly the 1960s through the 1990s, drawing on archival, journalistic, and scholarly sources. Some research related to the biographical subject’s childhood will also focus on rural South Carolina under Jim Crow. Working closely with the Revson Foundation Fellow and the Curator of Manuscripts & Archival Collections, this role involves conducting archival research, organizing findings, contributing to the development of scholarly outputs, and providing administrative assistance to the Fellow.
This is a part-time, grant funded position by the Revson Foundation, and is intended to work through June 2027.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Review primary source materials housed in the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library and arrange visits and support review at other research libraries. Perform targeted research using digital archives, academic databases, library e-resources, government documents, and other source materials, and request materials;
- Identify, catalog, and summarize relevant documents tied to the research subject;
- Follow archival handling protocols and maintain proper documentation practices;
- Locate, review, and synthesize material from historical newspapers (e.g., The New York Times, local and alternative presses, trade publications);
- Organize research findings, maintain bibliographies, and track citations accurately;
- Assist in identifying key themes, patterns, and historical context within archival materials;
- Support fact-checking and verification of historical information;
- Coordinate with Library staff regarding access, permissions, and material requests;
- Provide administrative support to the Fellow;
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field; master’s degree or current enrollment in a graduate or Ph.D. program in museum studies, art history, history, library science, or related field is preferred;
- Proficient in everyday digital tools and comfortable learning new software applications;
- Understanding of basic AI concepts and tools to enhance efficiency, automate routine tasks, and support decision-making;
- Excellent organizational and writing skills, with a keen attention to detail;
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple research threads;
- Experience conducting historical newspaper research is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This is largely a sedentary role using a computer and reviewing research documents; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stoop as necessary. The employee will walk and stand throughout the day, and travel locally to other research libraries in the NYC metro area.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The expected salary for this position is $28 per hour. The successful candidate will be offered a salary based on specific factors such as their individual qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
The New York Historical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JOB TITLE: Fellowship Research Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Patricia D. Klingenstein Library
REPORTS TO: Revson Foundation Fellow and Curator of Manuscripts & Archival Collections
ABOUT THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL
New York’s first museum, The New York Historical is a leading cultural institution documenting over 400 years of American history through a peerless collection of art, documents, and artifacts. Our offerings span groundbreaking exhibitions; acclaimed educational programs for teachers and students nationwide; and thought-provoking conversations among leading scholars, journalists, and thinkers about the past, present, and future of the American experiment. The New York Historical is a museum of museums and a collection of collections. We are home to the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, the Center for Women’s History, the Reiss Family Graduate Institute for Constitutional History, the Dorothy Tapper Goldman Center for Teaching Democracy, the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, and the future American LGBTQ+ Museum. We elevate the perspectives and scholarship that define the United States’ democratic heritage and challenge us all to shape our ongoing history for the better.
JOB SUMMARY
The New York Historical is searching for a Research Assistant to assist the Revson Foundation Fellow with a biographical project related to Genevieve S. Brooks Brown. Brown, a Bronx-based housing activist and neighborhood community organizer, was primarily active in the second half of the twentieth century. The biography examines New York City housing policy, development, displacement, and the lived experience of New Yorkers from roughly the 1960s through the 1990s, drawing on archival, journalistic, and scholarly sources. Some research related to the biographical subject’s childhood will also focus on rural South Carolina under Jim Crow. Working closely with the Revson Foundation Fellow and the Curator of Manuscripts & Archival Collections, this role involves conducting archival research, organizing findings, contributing to the development of scholarly outputs, and providing administrative assistance to the Fellow.
This is a part-time, grant funded position by the Revson Foundation, and is intended to work through June 2027.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Review primary source materials housed in the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library and arrange visits and support review at other research libraries. Perform targeted research using digital archives, academic databases, library e-resources, government documents, and other source materials, and request materials;
- Identify, catalog, and summarize relevant documents tied to the research subject;
- Follow archival handling protocols and maintain proper documentation practices;
- Locate, review, and synthesize material from historical newspapers (e.g., The New York Times, local and alternative presses, trade publications);
- Organize research findings, maintain bibliographies, and track citations accurately;
- Assist in identifying key themes, patterns, and historical context within archival materials;
- Support fact-checking and verification of historical information;
- Coordinate with Library staff regarding access, permissions, and material requests;
- Provide administrative support to the Fellow;
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field; master’s degree or current enrollment in a graduate or Ph.D. program in museum studies, art history, history, library science, or related field is preferred;
- Proficient in everyday digital tools and comfortable learning new software applications;
- Understanding of basic AI concepts and tools to enhance efficiency, automate routine tasks, and support decision-making;
- Excellent organizational and writing skills, with a keen attention to detail;
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple research threads;
- Experience conducting historical newspaper research is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This is largely a sedentary role using a computer and reviewing research documents; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stoop as necessary. The employee will walk and stand throughout the day, and travel locally to other research libraries in the NYC metro area.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The expected salary for this position is $28 per hour. The successful candidate will be offered a salary based on specific factors such as their individual qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
The New York Historical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Reference Librarian
New York
JOB TITLE: Reference Librarian
DEPARTMENT: Library
REPORTS TO: Director of Library Curatorial Affairs & Research
ABOUT THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL
New York’s first museum, The New York Historical is a leading cultural institution documenting over 400 years of American history through a peerless collection of art, documents, and artifacts. Our offerings span groundbreaking exhibitions; acclaimed educational programs for teachers and students nationwide; and thought-provoking conversations among leading scholars, journalists, and thinkers about the past, present, and future of the American experiment. The New York Historical is a museum of museums and a collection of collections. We are home to the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, the Center for Women’s History, the Reiss Family Graduate Institute for Constitutional History, the Dorothy Tapper Goldman Center for Teaching Democracy, the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, and the future American LGBTQ+ Museum. We elevate the perspectives and scholarship that define the United States’ democratic heritage and challenge us all to shape our ongoing history for the better.
The Patricia D. Klingenstein Library at the New York Historical is one of the oldest independent research libraries in the United States. Its extensive collections, dating from the sixteenth century to the present, offer unique insights into the history of New York and the nation. Researchers access the Library’s manuscripts and archival collections; books, newspapers, maps, and broadsides; prints, photographs, and architectural drawings, onsite and remotely.
JOB SUMMARY
Working in a collaborative, team environment, the Reference Librarian provides in-depth assistance onsite and remotely to The New York Historical staff, research fellows, and external researchers: conducts virtual reference interviews and sets up research appointments; retrieves, tracks, and reshelves collections. The Reference Librarian also introduces groups to the library’s collections and services through presentations and classes; describes and promotes collections through blog posts, social media, and small displays in the reading room; works closely with colleagues in the education, communications, and curatorial departments; contributes to library and institutional initiatives and projects; and will engage in other duties as assigned. This is a full-time position under the collective bargaining agreement with UAW, Local 2110 union position; candidates must belong to union or be willing to join.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Provides in-depth research assistance on-site and remotely to New York Historical staff, research fellows, external researchers, and visiting groups;
- Conducts reference interviews and sets up research appointments;
- Retrieves, tracks, and reshelves collections;
- Introduces groups to the library’s collections and services through presentations and classes;
- Describes and promotes collections through blog posts, social media, and small displays in the reading room;
- Works closely with colleagues in the education, communications, and curatorial departments;
- Contributes to library and institutional initiatives and projects;
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- M.L.S. from an A.L.A.-accredited program required; B.A. in the humanities preferred;
- At least two years working in a busy reference setting with multiple responsibilities;
- Ability to gracefully adapt and be flexible in a rapidly changing, service-oriented environment;
- Commitment to library public service, including a keen interest in promoting the use and appreciation of special collections to the widest possible audience;
- Enthusiastic embrace of presenting to groups;
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively on projects and initiatives;
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills;
- Knowledge of emerging technologies and other trends in the field;
- Experience working with Atlas System’s Aeon or similar collections tracking software preferred
- Basic knowledge of New York and American history preferred;
- Previous work in a special collections library preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee will retrieve, transport, and re-shelve library collections of varying size and weight, alone and in conjunction with co-workers. Library carts and special carriers are used to transport all collections except for small and lightweight items which are carried by hand. The employee will walk and climbs steps throughout the day.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The expected salary for this position is $70,063.47 per year. Pay and benefits for this position are governed by the collective bargaining agreement between The New York Historical and UAW, Local 2110.
The New York Historical provides a generous benefits package for eligible employees to support their health and wellbeing, which includes:
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal days, and holidays observed by the Museum;
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance;
- Short and long-term disability coverage options;
- 403(b) retirement plan with eligibility for employer contributions following one year of full-time service;
- Flexible spending accounts for health-related expenses, dependent care, and parking and transit expenses;
- Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their families;
- 20% discount at the NYHistory Store, Café Clara and Clara restaurant, located within the Museum;
- Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions across the city.
The New York Historical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JOB TITLE: Reference Librarian
DEPARTMENT: Library
REPORTS TO: Director of Library Curatorial Affairs & Research
ABOUT THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL
New York’s first museum, The New York Historical is a leading cultural institution documenting over 400 years of American history through a peerless collection of art, documents, and artifacts. Our offerings span groundbreaking exhibitions; acclaimed educational programs for teachers and students nationwide; and thought-provoking conversations among leading scholars, journalists, and thinkers about the past, present, and future of the American experiment. The New York Historical is a museum of museums and a collection of collections. We are home to the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, the Center for Women’s History, the Reiss Family Graduate Institute for Constitutional History, the Dorothy Tapper Goldman Center for Teaching Democracy, the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, and the future American LGBTQ+ Museum. We elevate the perspectives and scholarship that define the United States’ democratic heritage and challenge us all to shape our ongoing history for the better.
The Patricia D. Klingenstein Library at the New York Historical is one of the oldest independent research libraries in the United States. Its extensive collections, dating from the sixteenth century to the present, offer unique insights into the history of New York and the nation. Researchers access the Library’s manuscripts and archival collections; books, newspapers, maps, and broadsides; prints, photographs, and architectural drawings, onsite and remotely.
JOB SUMMARY
Working in a collaborative, team environment, the Reference Librarian provides in-depth assistance onsite and remotely to The New York Historical staff, research fellows, and external researchers: conducts virtual reference interviews and sets up research appointments; retrieves, tracks, and reshelves collections. The Reference Librarian also introduces groups to the library’s collections and services through presentations and classes; describes and promotes collections through blog posts, social media, and small displays in the reading room; works closely with colleagues in the education, communications, and curatorial departments; contributes to library and institutional initiatives and projects; and will engage in other duties as assigned. This is a full-time position under the collective bargaining agreement with UAW, Local 2110 union position; candidates must belong to union or be willing to join.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Provides in-depth research assistance on-site and remotely to New York Historical staff, research fellows, external researchers, and visiting groups;
- Conducts reference interviews and sets up research appointments;
- Retrieves, tracks, and reshelves collections;
- Introduces groups to the library’s collections and services through presentations and classes;
- Describes and promotes collections through blog posts, social media, and small displays in the reading room;
- Works closely with colleagues in the education, communications, and curatorial departments;
- Contributes to library and institutional initiatives and projects;
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- M.L.S. from an A.L.A.-accredited program required; B.A. in the humanities preferred;
- At least two years working in a busy reference setting with multiple responsibilities;
- Ability to gracefully adapt and be flexible in a rapidly changing, service-oriented environment;
- Commitment to library public service, including a keen interest in promoting the use and appreciation of special collections to the widest possible audience;
- Enthusiastic embrace of presenting to groups;
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively on projects and initiatives;
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills;
- Knowledge of emerging technologies and other trends in the field;
- Experience working with Atlas System’s Aeon or similar collections tracking software preferred
- Basic knowledge of New York and American history preferred;
- Previous work in a special collections library preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee will retrieve, transport, and re-shelve library collections of varying size and weight, alone and in conjunction with co-workers. Library carts and special carriers are used to transport all collections except for small and lightweight items which are carried by hand. The employee will walk and climbs steps throughout the day.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The expected salary for this position is $70,063.47 per year. Pay and benefits for this position are governed by the collective bargaining agreement between The New York Historical and UAW, Local 2110.
The New York Historical provides a generous benefits package for eligible employees to support their health and wellbeing, which includes:
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal days, and holidays observed by the Museum;
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance;
- Short and long-term disability coverage options;
- 403(b) retirement plan with eligibility for employer contributions following one year of full-time service;
- Flexible spending accounts for health-related expenses, dependent care, and parking and transit expenses;
- Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their families;
- 20% discount at the NYHistory Store, Café Clara and Clara restaurant, located within the Museum;
- Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions across the city.
The New York Historical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Operations
Maintenance Technician
New York
JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Manager of Maintenance
ABOUT THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL
New York’s first museum, The New York Historical is a leading cultural institution documenting over 400 years of American history through a peerless collection of art, documents, and artifacts. Our offerings span groundbreaking exhibitions; acclaimed educational programs for teachers and students nationwide; and thought-provoking conversations among leading scholars, journalists, and thinkers about the past, present, and future of the American experiment. The New York Historical is a museum of museums and a collection of collections. We are home to the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, the Center for Women’s History, the Reiss Family Graduate Institute for Constitutional History, the Dorothy Tapper Goldman Center for Teaching Democracy, the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, and the future American LGBTQ+ Museum. We elevate the perspectives and scholarship that define the United States’ democratic heritage and challenge us all to shape our ongoing history for the better.
JOB SUMMARY
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for building and grounds upkeep, and providing assistance to staff and visitors. The Maintenance Technician must be a well-rounded individual able to perform on a variety of equipment units, conduct building maintenance, and assist with basic grounds keeping.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Perform work according to New York Historical’s standard operating procedures in conjunction with building's operational schedule;
- Maintain clean facilities including, hallways, stairways, restrooms, locker rooms, offices, and windows;
- Responsible for vacuuming, mopping, surface cleaning and dusting, and bathroom services;
- Perform general sweeping, scrubbing, and mopping of hardwood floors, laminate, strip, hardwood and tiled floors;
- Use vacuum cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds;
- Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills;
- Maintain snow removal of outdoor walk-ways in the winter;
- Maintain and upkeep all cleaning equipment, supplies, and products, including replenishing restroom supplies;
- Use hand tools and power tools in making minor maintenance repairs and maintaining grounds and walks;
- Conduct minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs, including touch up and painting;
- Perform routine electrical repairs such as changing light bulbs, fluorescent lamps, and assists in repairing ballasts and light fixtures;
- Responsible for reading, understanding, and managing set-up memos shared by various departments throughout the museum; responsible for set up and break down of events throughout the building;
- Pick up and deliver supplies and materials to other departments in the institution including assisting in shipping and receiving;
- Provide assistance to officials, staff, visitors, and other employees as necessary;
- Conduct walk-through inspections at beginning and end of shifts;
- Participate in building back-up coverage that may require working evenings and Saturday rotation as needed;
- Follow all applicable safety rules and procedures;
- Provide daily reports of work accomplished to supervisor;
- Other duties responsibilities and duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED;
- A minimum of one year performing building cleaning and maintenance work or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Work involves moderate to heavy work in all types of weather. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, and lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday.
COMPENSATION
Salary: $21.00/hour; This position qualifies for full benefits.
The New York Historical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Manager of Maintenance
ABOUT THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL
New York’s first museum, The New York Historical is a leading cultural institution documenting over 400 years of American history through a peerless collection of art, documents, and artifacts. Our offerings span groundbreaking exhibitions; acclaimed educational programs for teachers and students nationwide; and thought-provoking conversations among leading scholars, journalists, and thinkers about the past, present, and future of the American experiment. The New York Historical is a museum of museums and a collection of collections. We are home to the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, the Center for Women’s History, the Reiss Family Graduate Institute for Constitutional History, the Dorothy Tapper Goldman Center for Teaching Democracy, the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, and the future American LGBTQ+ Museum. We elevate the perspectives and scholarship that define the United States’ democratic heritage and challenge us all to shape our ongoing history for the better.
JOB SUMMARY
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for building and grounds upkeep, and providing assistance to staff and visitors. The Maintenance Technician must be a well-rounded individual able to perform on a variety of equipment units, conduct building maintenance, and assist with basic grounds keeping.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Perform work according to New York Historical’s standard operating procedures in conjunction with building's operational schedule;
- Maintain clean facilities including, hallways, stairways, restrooms, locker rooms, offices, and windows;
- Responsible for vacuuming, mopping, surface cleaning and dusting, and bathroom services;
- Perform general sweeping, scrubbing, and mopping of hardwood floors, laminate, strip, hardwood and tiled floors;
- Use vacuum cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds;
- Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills;
- Maintain snow removal of outdoor walk-ways in the winter;
- Maintain and upkeep all cleaning equipment, supplies, and products, including replenishing restroom supplies;
- Use hand tools and power tools in making minor maintenance repairs and maintaining grounds and walks;
- Conduct minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs, including touch up and painting;
- Perform routine electrical repairs such as changing light bulbs, fluorescent lamps, and assists in repairing ballasts and light fixtures;
- Responsible for reading, understanding, and managing set-up memos shared by various departments throughout the museum; responsible for set up and break down of events throughout the building;
- Pick up and deliver supplies and materials to other departments in the institution including assisting in shipping and receiving;
- Provide assistance to officials, staff, visitors, and other employees as necessary;
- Conduct walk-through inspections at beginning and end of shifts;
- Participate in building back-up coverage that may require working evenings and Saturday rotation as needed;
- Follow all applicable safety rules and procedures;
- Provide daily reports of work accomplished to supervisor;
- Other duties responsibilities and duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED;
- A minimum of one year performing building cleaning and maintenance work or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Work involves moderate to heavy work in all types of weather. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, and lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday.
COMPENSATION
Salary: $21.00/hour; This position qualifies for full benefits.
The New York Historical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Public Programs
Manager of Public Programs
New York
JOB TITLE: Manager of Public Programs
DEPARTMENT: Public Programs
REPORTS TO: Senior Manager of Public Programs
ABOUT THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL
New York’s first museum, The New York Historical is a leading cultural institution documenting over 400 years of American history through a peerless collection of art, documents, and artifacts. Our offerings span groundbreaking exhibitions; acclaimed educational programs for teachers and students nationwide; and thought-provoking conversations among leading scholars, journalists, and thinkers about the past, present, and future of the American experiment. The New York Historical is a museum of museums and a collection of collections. We are home to the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, the Center for Women’s History, the Reiss Family Graduate Institute for Constitutional History, the Dorothy Tapper Goldman Center for Teaching Democracy, the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, and the future American LGBTQ+ Museum. We elevate the perspectives and scholarship that define the United States’ democratic heritage and challenge us all to shape our ongoing history for the better.
JOB SUMMARY
The Manager of Public Programs is responsible for working with the Senior Manager of Public Programs and the program management team in the planning, promotion, and production of evening and daytime public programs throughout the calendar year. The position is full-time and requires evening work 2-4 times per week, as well as select weekend dates.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
1. Assist in Planning and Implementing Programs
- Manage evening events, walking tours, and weekend programs. This includes but is not limited to: supervision of front- and back-of-house flow, setting up reception and book signing events, providing audience and speaker assistance, etc.;
- Oversee planning and scheduling of seasonal gallery and walking tours, under the direction of the Senior Manager of Public Programs;
- Assist in the production of broadcast recordings for PBS History with David Rubenstein television series (~12 tapings per year) and For the Ages podcast series (~40 episodes per year); ensure editorial producer and editor receive deliverables;
- Supervise execution of program records and reports on program sales and attendance;
- Attend weekly logistics meetings;
- Project management and coordination of volunteer program, including monthly assignment scheduling, correspondence, and logging of hours;
- Assist program team in the research and planning of programming, including evening and morning lectures, walking and gallery tours, and films;
- Assist with researching books, authors, films, and speakers;
- Assist with hiring and management of external support staff for programs.
2. Budget Management
- Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring alignment with departmental and institutional financial goals;
- Track expenses, process invoices, and monitor revenue projections across multiple programs and events;
- Identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining high-quality program execution;
- Manage vendor contracts, payment schedules, and budget-related documentation;
- Monitor ticket sales, sponsorship revenue, and expense trends to inform future planning;
- Support annual budgeting and long-range financial planning for public programs and special events.
3. Managing Ticketing Software for Department
- Oversee daily use and administration of departmental ticketing software;
- Create and manage event listings, pricing structures, discount codes, and seating configurations;
- Monitor ticket sales and registration data to track performance and attendance trends;
- Coordinate with marketing and communications teams to ensure accurate event information across platforms;
- Troubleshoot ticketing issues and provide customer support related to registrations and purchases
- Generate sales, attendance, and revenue reports for internal stakeholders and leadership;
- Maintain accurate patron records and ensure data integrity within the ticketing system;
- Train staff and collaborators on ticketing procedures, platform updates, and best practices;
- Evaluate ticketing workflows and recommend system improvements to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
4. Assist in Publication Development
- Research books, authors, and speakers and prepare text for program descriptions and speaker biographies. Assist in gathering information from collaborators, publishers, and speakers;
- Review and edit all text and copy for printed and online publications;
- Coordinate list management functions for the Public Programs Department.
5. Department—Office Administration
- Work with Public Programs team to monitor and respond to complaints or problems, as they arise;
- Assist in the management of program events and prepare periodic status reports on projects for the Senior Manager of Public Programs and CFO;
- Respond to public inquiries via telephone and email. Field inquiries from publishers, authors, and others interested in holding programs;
- Provide administrative support for Public Programs department, as needed;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Arts Administration, History, or related field;
- Demonstrated ability to successfully handle a variety of management and administrative duties and work creatively under pressure;
- Strong writing, editing, and time-management skills required;
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets, analyze data, and develop reports and tracking systems;
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office; knowledge of Zoom, Tessitura, and Zkipster is a plus;
- Successfully demonstrated attention to detail and excellent organizational skills;
- Knowledge of public programs at other cultural institutions preferred;
- Ability to complete projects, both on a team and individually, in a fast-paced environment;
- Excellent interpersonal and oral communications skills;
- Experience in event planning is required; must display good judgment to make decisions spontaneously and independently to adapt to event execution;
- Must work well with the public and be a team player.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This position may require the employee to lift (up to 25 lbs.), bend, stoop, walk, run, speak and stand for up to 5 hours in a day, during program execution. Sedentary computer work is also required.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. The successful candidate will be offered a salary based on specific factors such as their individual qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
New York Historical provides a generous benefits package for eligible employees to support their health and wellbeing, which includes:
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal days, and holidays observed by the Museum;
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance;
- Short and long-term disability coverage options;
- 403(b) retirement plan with eligibility for employer contributions following one year of full-time service;
- Flexible spending accounts for health-related expenses, dependent care, and parking and transit expenses;
- Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their families;
- 20% discount at the NYHistory Store, Café Clara and Clara restaurant, located within the Museum;
- Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions across the city.
The New York Historical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JOB TITLE: Manager of Public Programs
DEPARTMENT: Public Programs
REPORTS TO: Senior Manager of Public Programs
ABOUT THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL
New York’s first museum, The New York Historical is a leading cultural institution documenting over 400 years of American history through a peerless collection of art, documents, and artifacts. Our offerings span groundbreaking exhibitions; acclaimed educational programs for teachers and students nationwide; and thought-provoking conversations among leading scholars, journalists, and thinkers about the past, present, and future of the American experiment. The New York Historical is a museum of museums and a collection of collections. We are home to the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, the Center for Women’s History, the Reiss Family Graduate Institute for Constitutional History, the Dorothy Tapper Goldman Center for Teaching Democracy, the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, and the future American LGBTQ+ Museum. We elevate the perspectives and scholarship that define the United States’ democratic heritage and challenge us all to shape our ongoing history for the better.
JOB SUMMARY
The Manager of Public Programs is responsible for working with the Senior Manager of Public Programs and the program management team in the planning, promotion, and production of evening and daytime public programs throughout the calendar year. The position is full-time and requires evening work 2-4 times per week, as well as select weekend dates.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
1. Assist in Planning and Implementing Programs
- Manage evening events, walking tours, and weekend programs. This includes but is not limited to: supervision of front- and back-of-house flow, setting up reception and book signing events, providing audience and speaker assistance, etc.;
- Oversee planning and scheduling of seasonal gallery and walking tours, under the direction of the Senior Manager of Public Programs;
- Assist in the production of broadcast recordings for PBS History with David Rubenstein television series (~12 tapings per year) and For the Ages podcast series (~40 episodes per year); ensure editorial producer and editor receive deliverables;
- Supervise execution of program records and reports on program sales and attendance;
- Attend weekly logistics meetings;
- Project management and coordination of volunteer program, including monthly assignment scheduling, correspondence, and logging of hours;
- Assist program team in the research and planning of programming, including evening and morning lectures, walking and gallery tours, and films;
- Assist with researching books, authors, films, and speakers;
- Assist with hiring and management of external support staff for programs.
2. Budget Management
- Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring alignment with departmental and institutional financial goals;
- Track expenses, process invoices, and monitor revenue projections across multiple programs and events;
- Identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining high-quality program execution;
- Manage vendor contracts, payment schedules, and budget-related documentation;
- Monitor ticket sales, sponsorship revenue, and expense trends to inform future planning;
- Support annual budgeting and long-range financial planning for public programs and special events.
3. Managing Ticketing Software for Department
- Oversee daily use and administration of departmental ticketing software;
- Create and manage event listings, pricing structures, discount codes, and seating configurations;
- Monitor ticket sales and registration data to track performance and attendance trends;
- Coordinate with marketing and communications teams to ensure accurate event information across platforms;
- Troubleshoot ticketing issues and provide customer support related to registrations and purchases
- Generate sales, attendance, and revenue reports for internal stakeholders and leadership;
- Maintain accurate patron records and ensure data integrity within the ticketing system;
- Train staff and collaborators on ticketing procedures, platform updates, and best practices;
- Evaluate ticketing workflows and recommend system improvements to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
4. Assist in Publication Development
- Research books, authors, and speakers and prepare text for program descriptions and speaker biographies. Assist in gathering information from collaborators, publishers, and speakers;
- Review and edit all text and copy for printed and online publications;
- Coordinate list management functions for the Public Programs Department.
5. Department—Office Administration
- Work with Public Programs team to monitor and respond to complaints or problems, as they arise;
- Assist in the management of program events and prepare periodic status reports on projects for the Senior Manager of Public Programs and CFO;
- Respond to public inquiries via telephone and email. Field inquiries from publishers, authors, and others interested in holding programs;
- Provide administrative support for Public Programs department, as needed;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Arts Administration, History, or related field;
- Demonstrated ability to successfully handle a variety of management and administrative duties and work creatively under pressure;
- Strong writing, editing, and time-management skills required;
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets, analyze data, and develop reports and tracking systems;
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office; knowledge of Zoom, Tessitura, and Zkipster is a plus;
- Successfully demonstrated attention to detail and excellent organizational skills;
- Knowledge of public programs at other cultural institutions preferred;
- Ability to complete projects, both on a team and individually, in a fast-paced environment;
- Excellent interpersonal and oral communications skills;
- Experience in event planning is required; must display good judgment to make decisions spontaneously and independently to adapt to event execution;
- Must work well with the public and be a team player.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This position may require the employee to lift (up to 25 lbs.), bend, stoop, walk, run, speak and stand for up to 5 hours in a day, during program execution. Sedentary computer work is also required.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. The successful candidate will be offered a salary based on specific factors such as their individual qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
New York Historical provides a generous benefits package for eligible employees to support their health and wellbeing, which includes:
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal days, and holidays observed by the Museum;
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance;
- Short and long-term disability coverage options;
- 403(b) retirement plan with eligibility for employer contributions following one year of full-time service;
- Flexible spending accounts for health-related expenses, dependent care, and parking and transit expenses;
- Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their families;
- 20% discount at the NYHistory Store, Café Clara and Clara restaurant, located within the Museum;
- Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions across the city.
The New York Historical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The New York Historical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment related decisions are made without discrimination based on any factor protected by law.
Applicants who are unable or limited in their ability to use our online application system may contact us at hr.coordinator@nyhistory.org for assistance with requesting a reasonable accommodation.
