New 
Per Diem Adult Group Tours Educator
 The Jewish Museum | |
$46.35 / hr
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 United States, New York, New York | |
| 1109 5th Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Aug 27, 2026 | |
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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 www.TheJewishMuseum.org. 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. | |