museum of sex

Employment Opportunities

As the first cultural institution of its kind in the world, The Museum of Sex provides exciting opportunities in an organization breaking new ground in the field of human sexuality.

Employment positions include administrative, research, curatorial, retail, merchandising, public relations, security and special events. Research and curatorial positions in particular provide the opportunity to work with leading scholars, historians, scientists and artists.
This notice is periodically updated; consequently some of the positions listed may already be filled. Read the job descriptions below carefully and submit your information as instructed.
The Museum of Sex is an equal opportunity employer.

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Visitor Services & Retail Assistant

The Museum of Sex is currently seeking an intelligent, energetic and enthusiastic individual interested in joining the staff of the nation’s first Museum dedicated to the preservation and presentation of Human Sexuality.

Applications are currently being accepted for a Visitor Services & Retail Assistant position.

As a Visitor Services & Retail Assistant, daily tasks may include:

Visitor Services Tasks:

• Assist museum visitors, explaining policies, providing directions about the neighborhood and local attractionsCompleting Ticket Sales using the ticketing system according to established procedures
• Accurately maintain cash drawers and make daily deposits
• Create Daily reports
• Accurately complete ticket sales using the ticketing system according to established procedures
• Provide accurate information to guests about the museum, membership, products, and local attractions
• Help with special events, parties and lectures
• Assist other Museum Departments, including Administrative Offices and Security

Retail Services:

• Using the Point-of-Sale system to accurately make sales
• Handling food and beverage in the Museum’s cafe
• Assisting in merchandising efforts, displays and floor moves
• Perform stock and coat check duties needed
• Continue to build product knowledge that will be helpful to guests
• Assist in merchandising efforts, displays, floor moves, and inventory
• Assist with receiving and preparing products for placement on floor (stickering, packaging, etc.)
• Initiate projects that aid in store operations when business is slow
• Maintain store appearance and organization of merchandise
• Completing Mail Order and Phone Order Sales

Requirements:

• Applicants should be punctual, hard working, organized and adaptable individuals.
• Applicants should possess both Strong Communication and Critical Thinking Skills.
• Applicants should be problem solvers and possess the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Food and beverage handling a huge plus.

The position is ideal if you are looking to actively contribute to a new cultural institution or if you are looking for a position/institution that has potential for growth.

Become a part of the Museum of Sex team. Dedicated applicants only need apply.

Part-Time positions available. Must be available weekends.
Compensation: starting @ $10/hr (+ tips)

To apply please fill out the form below:
Visitor Services and Retail Assistant

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Communications Interns

The Museum of Sex is seeking interns for the Communications Department.

Internship duties include: working closely with the Museum’s research library, helping to plan and execute Museum events and public programming, and researching and archiving PR materials.

Qualified applicants should have a basic knowledge of museum practices and procedures, proficiency in photoshop, and familiarity with social networking sites.

All applicants must be at least a junior in college; priority goes to applicants in a related graduate program. This internship is for one day (8 hours) a week.

This is an unpaid internship but school credit is available.

Please send resume, cover letter, and hours of availability to pressoffice@museumofsex.com.

Or via mail:
Communications Department
Museum of Sex
233 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3B
New York, NY 10016

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Internships in Collections Management

The Museum of Sex is seeking motivated, detail-oriented interns to assist with research and cataloging in the museum’s library, media library and artifact collections. Applicants should have a working knowledge of museum standards and procedures, excellent writing and research skills and an interest in gender and sexuality.

Positions are part-time (approximately 10-15 hours/week) and unpaid. Course credit is available for undergraduate or graduate students.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and 2 references to:

collections@museumofsex.com.

or
Internship Manager Museum of Sex 233 Fifth Ave. Suite 3B New York, NY 10016

Application deadlines (for collections internships only):

Fall (September-December) – August 15
Spring (February-May) – January 15
Summer (June-August) – May 15