Careers
Supporting job mobility
We aim to support the museum community by sharing information on career development and job vacancies within the sector, providing continued professional development (CPD) opportunities, and carrying out research on paid and volunteer staff within the museum sector.
The best way to stay informed about career development opportunities is to join our mailing list or become a member to receive our monthly e-bulletin. Note that many roles have short deadlines though so check our careers page regularly for new positions being advertised.
Please be advised that all vacancies we are notified of are placed on this website resource to ensure full transparency and equal opportunity for candidates. The IMA will not circulate vacancies to selected candidates only nor notify job-seekers individually.
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Advertising your vacancies
We provide the most comprehensive listing of vacancies within the museum sector on the island. If there is a vacancy in your organisation, why not avail of this service and submit it for publication on our website and reach a specialised audience?
Vacancies are also circulated via our monthly e-bulletin to members and subscribers and via our social media channels.
This service is provided free of charge to IMA members. For non-members, a fee of €40 is applied.
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Other websites
Northern Ireland
https://www.museumsassociation.org - museum-related roles across the UK
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk - range of roles within National Trust properties across the UK
https://www.nijobfinder.co.uk - search by keyword for roles within the public and private sectors in NI
Republic of Ireland
https://www.creativecareers.ie - roles from across the creative industries and sectors
https://visualartists.ie - specifically aimed at the visual arts sector, includes roles in art museums and organisations
https://www.theatreforum.ie/ - specifically aimed at the theatre sector, can include relevant roles such as FOH or Education
https://www.publicjobs.ie - search by keyword for roles within the public sector
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Internships and Volunteering
If applying for an Internships or volunteer opportunity, note that these can vary widely in structure, duration, remuneration and outcomes, we would recommend that terms be read carefully before proceeding with an application. Many museums have information on their programmes and recruitment processes on their websites.
The IMA has taken part in the working groups of the following good practice documents: Best Practice Guidelines for Internships, by Visual Artists Ireland and the Volunteering in the Arts Toolkit, by Volunteer Ireland and Voluntary Arts Ireland.
Note the IMA does not run an internship programme nor has a role in intern placement among our museum members.
Opportunities and Vacancies
Design and Interpretation Officer
National Museums NI, Cultra
Applications by:
8 March 2021
National Museums NI is seeking to appoint a Design and Interpretation Officer, a key member of the Design Team to deliver design excellence across their museum sites and content channels. Salary range: £27,845 - £28,730
View PositionMembership Administrator
The Irish Heritage Trust - Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens
Applications by:
Not specified
The Irish Heritage Trust is seeking to appoint a part-time membership officer to join their team at Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens. Salary: 30 hours per week (€25,350 FTE)
View PositionCulture Night Coordination Services (Tender)
Arts Council of Ireland
Applications by:
12 noon, 11 March 2021
The Arts Council is seeking the provision of Coordination Services for Culture Night 2021. Culture Night is an annual, all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts. Contract value range: €40,000 to €45,000, exclusive of VAT.
View PositionExecutive Assistant to Director
Chester Beatty, Dublin
Applications by:
12 March 2021
The Chester Beatty is pleased to offer a 12 month fixed term contract (maternity cover) for an Executive Assistant to the Director. Salary range: €47,447 per annum
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