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Employment at the Gardner

Join a talented team of employees who are passionate about the work they do. Spend your time surrounded by the visual splendors of the flower-filled courtyard and galleries that house an inspiring collection of art. Learn about opportunities to get involved at the Gardner below.

A young man giving a tour of the courtyard to three other adults. — Photo by Natasha Moustache.

Museum Teacher in the Gardner's Courtyard. Photo by Natasha Moustache.

Job Opportunities

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To apply for a position at the Museum, please submit your information online—the preferred application method (you can do this using the link above). All attachments should be in PDF or Microsoft Word format.

Applications not submitted online can be mailed to:

Human Resources Department
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way
Boston, MA 02115

We often review applications on a rolling basis once a position has been posted. If you are particularly interested in an open position, we recommend submitting your application sooner than any stated deadline, if possible, to ensure consideration for the position.

We receive many resumes and kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

As a part of the ISGM community, our employees' well-being and the well-being of those they care for is important for us. To expand access to quality healthcare, anyone who is working 30 or more hours has access to all Museum benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with generous paid time off. The Museum also provides life insurance coverage for all full-time employees and all staff are eligible to participate in our retirement plan regardless of the number of hours they work.

Health, Dental and Vision insurances
Paid time off
Life, disability, and accident coverage
Retirement plan
Commuting benefits
Free ISGM admission and concert tickets
Free access to member museums and art institutions

Internships at the Gardner

We offer a variety of internships to give students the opportunity to experience the vibrant inner workings of a world-renowned cultural institution. Internships are available through the Gardner Ambassadors program, which opens paid internship opportunities at the Museum to students at Bunker Hill Community College and the University of Massachusetts Boston. Click below to learn more about the Ambassador Program.

Ambassador Program

Gardner Museum staff working on art items in the conservation lab.

A Museum Teacher stands in front of a painting leading a tour in the historic Palace

A member of the horticulture staff in the courtyard.

Volunteering at the Gardner

If you are someone with an open mind, who delights in learning from and interacting with all kinds of people, or if you have a love of horticulture and gardening, you might love volunteering at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum as a museum or horticulture volunteer.

Email us at volunteerinfo@isgm.org to learn more.

MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS
Museum volunteers form part of our frontline team. They meet visitors from near and far, answer questions about the collection and wayfinding, gather visitor feedback, and help people fall in love with the Gardner. A background in art or art history is not necessary. The volunteer schedule is flexible and includes Thursday evening and weekend opportunities.

HORTICULTURE VOLUNTEERS
Horticulture volunteers help staff to care for and maintain the plants in the Museum’s Living Collection, which includes those plants both on display in the Courtyard and at the Museum’s off-site nursery. This is an opportunity to learn and practice fine gardening techniques for a mature, potted plant collection. No previous experience is necessary, but attention to detail is a must! Spots are limited, and new volunteers are welcomed on a rolling basis. Ability to volunteer at both the Museum and the off-site nursery on the South Shore is preferred.

Museum teacher engaging with visitors — Photo by Ally Schmaling

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Museum is committed to affording equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age (40 or older), disability, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, ancestry, or status as a veteran. Consistent with our core values and our founder's legacy, the Museum is dedicated to building a work community that fosters collaboration, excellence, belonging, and a diversity of perspectives and experience.

REQUEST AN ACCOMODATION
Applicants with disabilities who are unable to fully access the Gardner’s online application system may contact us at hr@isgm.org for assistance with a reasonable accommodation.

The Gardner Ambassadors Program is supported in part by Wagner Foundation, Tammy Dowley-Blackman Group LLC, Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, and the Marriott Daughters Foundation. The Museum also receives operating support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, which is supported by the state of Massachusetts and the National Endowment for the Arts.