Careers
Thank you for exploring employment opportunities at the Museum of the American Revolution. If you are interested in any of our open positions, please send your resume to [email protected]. The Museum values a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about a particular role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for that role or other opportunities.
The Museum offers full- and part-time positions in an inclusive and welcoming environment with competitive pay. Our full-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a retirement plan with a generous employer match and immediate vesting; a parental leave program; 11 paid holidays and a robust Paid Time Off plan; and flexible spending plans that can lower the cost of out of pocket medical expenses, child care, public transit, and parking. In addition, staff have access to professional development opportunities. All staff enjoy discounts on dining and shopping at the Museum, free admission to our Museum as well as other museums and may attend our public programs at no cost. And there is so much more!
The Museum of the American Revolution provides equal opportunity employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, perception of sexual orientation, gender, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, or age.
Open Positions
Communications Manager
Position Description:
Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Communications Manager is responsible for managing media relations and communications activities, including writing and editing publicity materials, proactively pitching and placing stories, maintaining media contact databases, ideating and executing promotional opportunities with the goal of garnering earned media, and coordinating onsite press events, filming, and photo shoots.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work with the Director of Communications to plan and execute press events, including exhibit openings, artifact unveilings, and other media opportunities.
• Manage the drafting, approvals, and distribution of all press releases and media alerts related to recurring events and programs at the Museum.
• Manage the creation of event listings for the Museum’s website based on programming forms and update as needed.
• Serve as the point person for press filming and photography, and other press visits.
• Proactively pitch local media surrounding recurring events and programs at the Museum, and follow up with writers and editors to obtain the best coverage possible.
• Proactively identify opportunities to draft, update and gain necessary approvals on press kits, talking points, and other publicity materials.
• Maintain and update press lists via third-party media database tool as well as database of close local and national media contacts.
• Manage and update website press room and online image library.
• Oversee daily clips and press tracking process. Draft and distribute monthly media reports via third-party monitoring software.
• Proofread external communications for release through both physical and digital channels. Ensure that these communications adhere to Museum style and brand voice guidelines.
• Provide administrative support to the Communications team, including tracking purchases and coding expenses.
• Ideate and execute creative promotional opportunities to attract press coverage and visitors.
• Work closely with the Marketing Department on promotional opportunities, event logistics, and partnerships, as needed.
• Collect press reviews and quotes that can be leveraged via other marketing and communications vehicles.
• Submit event listings to arts and cultural event calendars.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field
Experience & Skills:
• Minimum 2-3 years marketing or related experience, preferably with a museum, cultural organization, tourist attraction or other not-for-profit organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to produce under tight deadlines with multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team
• Ability to work weekends, early morning or evening hours, or holidays as needed
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite programs
To Apply:
The Museum of the American Revolution (www.AmRevMuseum.org) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply, please send a cover letter including resume and three professional references to [email protected].
Living History Apprentice
Position Description:
Explore the past with the Museum of the American Revolution’s Living History Youth Summer Institute!
This exciting six-week paid program is designed for high school and college students aged 16 to 21 who are passionate about history, culture, and theater. Participants will wear historical clothing and immerse themselves in cultural heritage and museum careers.
Learn the art of costumed interpretation as you dig into the experiences of people of African descent during the Revolutionary era. Participants will embark on exciting field trips and engaging activities with African American interpreters to gain valuable insights and enrich their experience. The Museum will help participants research and share stories of enslaved and free individuals from Revolutionary America.
Join workshops on museum education, curation, and community outreach, and engage in hands-on crafts and interpretive planning. Travel reimbursement is available. The deadline to apply for the 2025 summer session is March 17, 2025.
Additional Program Information:
Orientation Day: June 27, 2025
Program Dates: July 1 — Aug. 14, 2025 (six weeks). Four days a week (Tuesday—Friday), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and one Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Compensation: $15 per hour plus transportation reimbursement is offered
Contact: Michael Idriss [email protected]
To Apply:
The Museum of the American Revolution (www.AmRevMuseum.org) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply, please fill out this form by March 17, 2025.
Related Content
