EMPLOYMENT
Career opportunities at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art require all levels of training, experience and education for a variety of positions. The Bechtler provides benefits to full-time employees and is an equal opportunity employer.
OPENINGS
- Membership Manager (posted August 11, 2020)
- Museum Experience Associate (posted October 27, 2019)
DOCENTS
The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art continually seeks volunteer docents to enhance the visitor experience. Bechtler docents possess a passion for visual art, embrace art as a means of creative fulfilment and seek to share their experiences with others. All docents must be museum members at the individual level or higher. Interviews are required for acceptance into the training program, as is a one-year commitment to the museum and at least twelve tours throughout the year. Prospective docents are also required to attend at least six of the eight training sessions held this fall and winter. Each training session is held from 6-8 p.m. 2020/2021 dates coming soon.
View the full Docent job description and guidelines here. Download the application here.
Download the 2019-2020 Docent Training Schedule now.
INTERNSHIPS
Due to the temporary closing of the museum prompted by COVID-19, the Bechtler internship program is currently on hold. Please check back in early June for program updates.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers provide a valuable service to the museum and its visitors. In return, volunteers receive behind-the-scenes access to museum operations and the opportunity to surround themselves with modern art masterpieces.
A variety of volunteer opportunities exist at the Bechtler including providing customer service, leading tours, supporting administrative tasks and facilitating art experiences.
Prospective volunteers should be passionate about art, enjoy interacting with the public, and be able to make a time commitment to the institution. For information about volunteer opportunities, email education@bechtler.org.
MUSEUM HOURS
- Monday10am - 5pm
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday10am - 5pm
- Thursday10am - 5pm
- Friday10am - 5pm
- Saturday10am - 5pm
- Sunday12pm - 5pm