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Be part of a mission-driven institution that believes in the power of art to inspire and connect.
Open Positions
Assistant, Associate, or Objects Conservator (x2)
Manager of Individual Giving
Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) Library Intern
The Menil Collection offers a wide range of positions requiring varying skills, experiences, and expertise.
All employees work together collegially and collaboratively and perform their jobs in an atmosphere of kindness, respect, and professionalism. Consistent with the Menil’s mission, values statement, commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the founder’s legacy, the Menil is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive, rewarding, and inspiring workplace for all its employees.
Please note that the Menil does not offer docent or volunteer positions.
Questions? Contact Human Resources at hr@menil.org.
How to Apply
To be considered for a position, please complete the online
Application Form
. Review each posting carefully, because the required application materials vary.
Alternatively, applications can be mailed to:
Human Resources Department
The Menil Collection
1511 Branard Street
Houston, TX 77006
All applications will be acknowledged within five business days of receipt, and candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We receive a high volume of applications and ask that you refrain from calling to ask about the status of your application.
The Menil Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce. The Menil is committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Apply Online
Application for Employment
Benefits
Full-time team members who maintain a schedule of at least 30 hours or more per week are eligible for:
Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their covered dependents
Free dental coverage for employees and their covered dependents
Free life insurance and AD&D coverage equal to each employee’s annual salary
Free short- and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential support for a range of personal and everyday concerns
TravelConnect
®, a comprehensive program that provides employees with emergency assistance when traveling 100 or more miles from home
Fidelity Investments 401(k) retirement plan, with a 5% employer contribution after one year on the job
Voluntary vision care coverage
Voluntary pet insurance
Paid vacation and sick leave
Thirteen paid holidays per calendar year
Flexible spending accounts that allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare and childcare expenses
20% discount at the Menil Bookstore
Values Statement
The Menil’s institutional culture and actions are guided by the following core values:
Inclusivity
We are committed to being equitable, inclusive, and welcoming to all people.
Integrity
We strive toward transparency and accountability, and we actively work to combat bias and racism in all of our practices, interactions, and activities.
Empathy
We are a small staff who work closely together. We listen to different points of view and are committed to acting with kindness, respect, and understanding toward one another.
Excellence
We uphold the highest professional standards. We consistently strive to innovate those standards and exceed expectations.
Intellectual Curiosity
Guided by our founders’ vision, we are committed to being socially and culturally aware, to pursuing new and challenging ideas, and to advancing new scholarship and new perspectives.
Community
We aim to contribute to the cultural vibrancy of our diverse community by being a site for learning, sharing, and the free exchange of ideas. We are a thoughtful and active member of the Montrose and greater Houston community; we are a good neighbor and responsible partner.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Firm in the belief that art is essential to human experience, the Menil Collection remains free to all, always. From their philanthropic vision to their work with artists, our founders sought to combat prejudice and champion social justice. This legacy lives on in our work and mission, to which diversity, inclusion, and equitable representation are fundamental.
True commitment to diversity and inclusion is an active process; we are dedicated to the work of listening, learning, and taking action that this ongoing commitment necessitates. It is our responsibility to reflect the diversity of our community, from our galleries and programming to our offices and green spaces. At the Menil, you are included, welcomed, and needed.
Houston, this is your museum.
Dominique de Menil
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