career opportunities

The New Children’s Museum prides itself in having energetic, innovative employees who love to think, play and create! Please check back regularly – we post as soon as positions are open.

Current open positions (click on position to apply):

Grants Manager (Full-Time)

Position Summary: The New Children’s Museum is seeking an experienced grant writer with a record of fundraising success to join our development team as the Grants Manager. Reporting to either the Chief Strategic Advancement Office or the Director of Development (depending on experience), the Grants Manager will be responsible for prospecting, writing, and securing the majority of NCM’s grants from corporations, foundations, and government agencies that support NCM’s mission and work. The ideal candidate will possess excellent writing and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across departments and teams.

  • Location: Hybrid
  • Minimum Experience: Experienced
  • Compensation: $70,000-$80,000 annually

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Communications + Marketing Coordinator (Full-Time)

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Communications + Marketing, the Marketing + Communications Coordinator is a proactive, detail-oriented, and organized professional. This role supports the Museum’s marketing and communications initiatives to drive awareness, engagement, and attendance. This role will assist in developing and executing marketing campaigns, creating content, managing digital platforms, and maintaining the Museum’s brand voice across all channels. The ideal candidate will be prepared to be a thought partner and have experience in communication, writing, social media platforms, and graphic design, and a commitment to the mission, vision and values of NCM. They must be committed to teamwork, have an exceptional ability to stay organized, manage time effectively and possess keen attention to detail.

  • Location: Hybrid
  • Minimum Experience: Mid-level
  • Compensation: $24.41/hour

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Winter Hours

The Museum will be closed on Tuesday, 12/24 and Wednesday, 12/25 for the holidays and will reopen on Thursday, 12/26 at 9am. Please note, we will also be open on New Years Eve, Tuesday, 12/31. See you at NCM!

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