Careers A to Z

Museums

US Museum Directory is a comprehensive network of museum information.  You can search for museums by name, state, or type. A Feature called Top Sites lists “the best” with direct links.  The “What’s New?” feature is interesting albeit outdated (2002).

HireCulture: The Massachusetts Cultural Council sponsors this site, which provides a free searchable database of cultural employment opportunities in Massachusetts.

artjobonline lists current positions, internship information, and featured articles about the art industry.  The link to related sites offers useful information, from career planning to a state-by-state listing of arts agencies.

Museum Jobs: Jobs, internships, fellowships, and career resources are part of this section of about.com, which is dedicated to museums. It has great links!

American Association of Museums is a comprehensive site with a basic tutorial on careers in museums – explaining what’s involved, the types of jobs, how to prepare,  professional programs, and more.        

Globalmuseum: This international museum webzine offers a global perspective on museum news and as well as job listings from entry-level and fellowships to curators and senior executive level.

Museum Employment Resource Center: Access positions listed by U.S. Museums and other cultural resource institutions.  Two other features are particularly helpful: listing of museum studies programs and a great, truly comprehensive set of links to museums, national parks, as well as historic and architectural preservation sites.  The links list hasn’t been updated since 2001 but most of it seem to be working.