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
Freelance Panel Guide
The National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Applications by:
22 April 2022
The Education & Outreach Department of the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology are inviting applications from suitable candidates for inclusion on a panel of Freelance Guides and Facilitators. Payment/Fee not disclosed.
View PositionEducations Assistant
National Museum of Ireland
Applications by:
17:00, 3 June 2022
The National Museum of Ireland is seeking applications from suitable candidates to fill the post of an Educations Assistant (Clerical Officer Grade), on a two year fixed term contract, Grade: Clerical Officer
View PositionVisitor Engagement Officer
Armagh Robinson Library
Applications by:
12:00, 06 June 2022
Armagh Robinson Library is seeking to appoint a permanent Visitor Engagement Officer, working 30 hours/week (Tuesdays-Saturdays). Salary range: £22,571 (£19,343.34 pro rata-30 hours gross)
View PositionCurator of Dutch & Flemish Art
National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin
Applications by:
9 June 2022
The National Gallery of Ireland is seeking to appoint a Curator of Dutch & Flemish Art on a permanent basis. Salary range: Entry at €33,149 p.a.
View PositionEvents and Communications Assistant – Workers’ Villages
Irish Architecture Foundation (remote and Longford, Roscommon, Offaly)
Applications by:
12:00, 10 June 2022
The IAF is recruiting a part-time, temporary Events and Communications Assistant to support the delivery of Workers’ Villages, a community engaged programme connected to three villages in the Midlands of Ireland designed by Architect Frank Gibey. Salary range: €100 per day (€3,200 total)
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