Per Diem Adult Group Tours Educator
Posted Date: August 2026
Title: Per Diem Adult Group Tours Educator
Department: Education
Reports to: Deputy Director, Education & Programs
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: On-Call, as Needed
The Jewish Museum
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
The Position
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.
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
Per Diem Educator Pay Rates for Adult Group Tours
Meetings/Trainings/Prep: $46.35/hour
Tour - 60 minutes $144.20/tour
Tour - 90 minutes $195.70/tour
Send Resume with Cover Letter To:
Director, Human Resources
The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Email: jobs@thejm.org
The Jewish Museum is committed to diversifying its staff and encourages
individuals of all abilities and ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds to apply
for this position. The Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic prohibited by applicable
law.
This is a unionized position with covered employees represented by Local 2110, UAW,
AFL-CIO.
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