Top 31 Museum Jobs in Connecticut

Museum Educator - Part-time
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History —Hartford, CT
- $17.25 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Public speaking
- Free parking
- 403(b) matching
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Museum Educator
Connecticut State Community College —Bridgeport, CT
- $52.35 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Certified Physical Education Teacher at CREC Museum Academy - JOB ID# 14144
Capitol Region Education Council —Hartford, CT
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center —Bristol, CT
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Associate Instructor at CREC Museum Academy - JOB ID# 14145
Capitol Region Education Council —Hartford, CT
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
Museum Attendant
Town of Windsor CT —Windsor, CT
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Pass drug screening
- Criminal background check
- Entry level
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Assistant to the Director
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art —Hartford, CT
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Museum Educator
Bruce Museum —Greenwich, CT
- $23 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- High school
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Art Preparator (Part Time)
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art —Hartford, CT
- $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
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Events and Special Programs Manager
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art —Hartford, CT
- $57,000 - $62,000 a year
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Visitor Services and Museum Operations Assistant
The Carousel Museum —Bristol, CT
- $17.00 - $18.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Children
- In-person
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Executive Director, Museum
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation —Ledyard, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Doctoral degree
- 5 years
- Merchandising
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Corporate Relations & Major Gifts Officer
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art —Hartford, CT
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- 5 years
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Discovery Guide
STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN —Norwalk, CT
- $16.94 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Sales
- Inventory management
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Associate Director of Accessibility
The Maritime Aquarium —Norwalk, CT
- Seasonal
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
- Training & development
Educator
Grace Farms Foundation —New Canaan, CT
- From $40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Adults
- Ability to climb stairs
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Facilities Technician
Bruce Museum —Greenwich, CT
- $23 - $33 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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8d
Classroom Support Educator
STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN —Fairfield, CT
- $16.94 - $17.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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7d
Per Diem Humane Educator
CONNECTICUT HUMANE SOCIETY —Newington, CT
- $17.50 - $19.50 an hour
- Evenings as needed
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Associate's degree
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Campaign & Planned Giving Coordinator
New Britain Museum of American Art —New Britain, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Museum Educator - Part-time

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Hartford, CT

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Job Details

Part-time
$17.25 an hour
7 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
403(b) matching
401(k)
Paid time off
401(k) matching
403(b)
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Interpersonal skills
Experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities
Public speaking
Presentation skills
Bachelor's degree
Associate's degree
Bachelor of Arts
Adult education

Full Job Description

General Description:

Museum Educators are responsible for presenting dynamic, interactive, inquiry-based programs, tours, and other educational activities to schools, community, adult, and youth groups at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History (formerly known as Connecticut Historical Society) and at designated off-site venues. Museum Educators travel to all corners of the state delivering programs and presentations to children and adults of all ages. Museum Educators work closely with other members of the Education Department to develop content for programs. Museum Educators are responsible for assisting in the overall work of the Education Department and this position reports to the School Programs Manager.

Schedule: Part-time, 20-25 hours per week, and occasional evenings and weekends with notice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching museum and classroom outreach programs for students in grades K through 12 around a variety of themes related to school social studies curricula. These programs include leading age-appropriate hands-on activities and primary source analysis.

· Traveling approximately twice per week to schools throughout Connecticut. Commuting time to non-Connecticut Museum locations is paid, and mileage is reimbursed at the federal reimbursement rate, which as of July 1, 2026 is $0.76/mile, but is subject to change. The teaching schedule is coordinated in advance.

· Setting and cleaning up educational activities, including preparing teaching materials in advance.

· Lead programs for other audiences as requested, including museum tours for adult groups, family programs, or adult outreach programs (commuting time to non-Connecticut Museum locations is paid and mileage in excess of normal commute to the Connecticut Museum is reimbursed at the federal reimbursement rate.)

· Active participation in team discussions and educator training.

· Performing other duties as assigned by the School Programs Manager.

Qualifications:

· Excellent interpretive, public speaking, and communication skills with an ability to adapt lessons and tours to different ages, learning styles, and abilities.

· Willingness, flexibility, comfort, and confidence to teach school programs and lead hands-on activities with children.

· Experience working with children and/or adults in a museum, school, or informal educational setting.

· Ability to think creatively and respond flexibly to unexpected situations

· Comfort in learning and presenting on various topics related to Connecticut history and culture

· Dedication to public service and a commitment to reaching diverse audiences.

· Reliability and personal organization to ensure that all commitments are met.

· A collaborative team member.

· Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service to all participants and visitors.

· Access to reliable transportation for mileage-reimbursed travel to outreach programs.

· B.A. in history, education, art history or fine arts, or a related field preferred.

For additional information

Please visit: https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/job-internships/

Compensation
$17.25 per hour

Benefits
Eligible for generous part time employee benefits including paid vacation and sick time and participation in employer-contributing 403b plan.

Schedule
20-25 hours per week, occasional evenings and weekends with notice. Delivering programs on-site in Hartford, CT and outreach programming throughout CT.

Other
Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until position is filled. Final candidate subject to background and reference check.

How to apply
Please email cover letter and resume to Susan Presutti, Director of Human Resources, [email protected], by August 3, 2026.

The Connecticut Museum is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $17.25 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
403(b)
Free parking
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

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