Job type: Part time

Description: Museum Educators lead interactive tours of museum exhibits and hands-on activities for school field trips, outreach visits to schools, and adult tours. Programs range in duration from 60 to 90 minutes, with multiple programs occurring on any given day. Training and professional development opportunities are provided. Additional responsibilities include required set-up, clean-up, and preparation of education materials. Hours vary depending on the needs of the groups scheduled and availability. Museum educators primarily work on weekdays. Scheduling can accommodate other work or responsibilities.

The ideal candidate possesses the following skills and capabilities:

• Experience working with children or in a customer support role is required, informal experience is welcome i.e. babysitting, family care, volunteer work, etc.
• Experience with other group tours and a background in History are preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and adults of varied ages and backgrounds
• Comfort with public speaking
• Willingness to learn and effectively deliver multiple programs
• Ability to manage groups and schedules
• Willingness to take direction and work in cooperation with other museum educators and staff
• Attendance and timeliness are an important function of this position
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or American Sign Language a plus
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift heavy objects

No one candidate will be perfect for this job. We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion are a key to professional success. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. Please just apply.

Compensation:

Starting at $17/hour

To apply:

Send resume and cover letter to: jcelmer@thebmi.org. Applications are always welcome, although hiring is done on an as-needed basis.

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No one candidate will be perfect for a job. We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion are a key to professional success. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. Please just apply.

The Baltimore Museum of Industry provides equal opportunity to all applicants for employment. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification.

Prior to final hiring, all candidates will have to undergo a criminal background check in accordance with Maryland law.

Job type: Part time

Description:

The Baltimore Museum of Industry seeks a motivated and energetic individual to manage day-of logistics for the museum’s rental program.

The Venue Manager is a member of the BMI Events Team and, as the primary on-site representative during events, oversees setup, breakdown, vendor coordination, and adherence to museum policies. Working closely with the Director of Events and the Events Administrator, the Venue Manager ensures that all events are delivered at the highest standard of professionalism, efficiency, and customer service.

The right candidate will be calm in a storm, an innovative problem solver, and excited to make sure our clients have a great experience.  The Venue Manager position is a part-time position with mostly evening hours.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as the on-site manager for rental events, overseeing all aspects of event execution from load-in through breakdown and clean up.
• Coordinate with clients, caterers, and other vendors to ensure compliance with museum guidelines and a smooth event experience.
• Monitor event flow, troubleshoot issues in real time, and provide responsive customer service.
• Ensure proper setup and breakdown of furniture, equipment, and museum spaces according to client and museum requirements.

Compensation and schedule:

Hours for this part-time position vary depending on the number of event rentals booked and availability. The number of events fluctuate throughout the year, tending to be higher in the spring and fall and fewer in summer and winter. Most shifts are 5-8 hours, but occasionally a work day can extend beyond 8 hours. Most of those hours are afternoon and evening and include weekends. The pay rate for this position is $25 per hour.

To apply:

Please email your resume and a cover letter explaining why you want to work at the Baltimore Museum of Industry to humanresources@thebmi.org with the subject line “Venue Manager – <your last name>”

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a preference for those applications received before March 16, 2026.

No one candidate will be a perfect match for this job. We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion are key to professional success. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. Please just apply.

Job type: Full time

Description: The Baltimore Museum of Industry seeks a reliable, motivated individual to join our Facilities Team. This team is responsible for maintaining our five-acre campus, which includes two historic buildings and extensive waterfront. This full-time position will require some evenings and one weekend day per week.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain clean, orderly buildings and grounds
• Perform minor repairs and improvements (e.g., painting, electrical, carpentry)
• Assist with event setup, breakdown, and cleanup
• Support exhibit installation and maintenance
• Respond to emergency requests as needed

Qualifications:

• Dependable, punctual, and trustworthy
• Able to follow directions, retain procedures, and work to high standards
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Detail-oriented and task-focused
• Carpentry, electric, and/or plumbing skills a plus, but not required
• Ability to lift fifty pounds and be on your feet for most of the work day

Compensation and schedule: This position is 40 hours/week, Sunday – Thursday 8am-4pm with occasional evening and weekend work required. This is an in-person position at the museum’s campus on 1415 Key Highway, Baltimore MD 21230.

The salary range for this position is $40,000 – $45,000 DOE and benefits include paid holidays, sick time, personal time, health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 403(b) plan with an employer match, and free onsite parking.

To apply: Please email your letter of interest and resume to humanresources@thebmi.org with the subject line “Facilities Custodian – ”

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a preference for those applications received before March 16, 2026.

No one candidate will be a perfect match for this job. We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion are key to professional success. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. Please just apply.