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
Heritage Officer
Kilkenny County Council
Applications by:
19 August
Kilkenny County Council is seeking to appoint a heritage officer. Salary: €51,549 per annum.
View PositionAssistant Arts Officer
Cavan County Council
Applications by:
19 August 2022
Cavan County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following post: Assistant Arts Officer (Part-time) – 3 Year Specific Purpose Contract. Salary: €24.49 per hour.
View PositionDirector
Irish Architecture Foundation, Dublin
Applications by:
22 August
The Irish Architecture Foundation is seeking a new Director to help them write the next exciting chapter of their story. Salary: ca €75,000-85,000 per annum.
View PositionFront of House assistant
Hunt Museum, Limerick
Applications by:
26 August 2022
The Hunt Museum is seeking to appoint a part-time Front of House assistant on a one year temporary contract (initially). Salary range: €5,350 p.a. to €7,644 p.a. (14 hours per week)
View PositionPhotographer
NMI (National Museum of Ireland), Dublin
Applications by:
Not Disclosed
The National Museum of Ireland is seeking to hire a photographer for a 3 year fixed term contract. Salary: €34,292 per annum.
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