Looking for a museum job? Seeking that next step in your museum career? The International Spy Museum’s Human Resources Department leads and supports the hiring, developing, and retaining of a talented, dedicated and diverse workforce. 

Whether you’re an experienced leader, a mid-career professional, or a recent grad, SPY offers a variety of available positions for job-seekers. Be sure to check back often for when new opportunities are posted.

Please note: Vaccination is required as a condition of employment and reasonable accommodations will be considered.

CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Finance

Accounting Manager

The International Spy Museum is currently seeking an Accounting Manager that will report directly to the Controller. The primary responsibility of the Accounting Manager is to supervise a team of three and provide oversight for the daily activities in the finance department, analyze, record, track, and audit financial information.

Guest Services

Guest Services Operative (Part-Time)

The International Spy Museum (SPY) is searching for qualified new recruits to join their Guest Services Team. Top recruits demonstrate the ability to elevate the guests’ Museum journey by providing attentive and engaging customer service while performing key Museum exhibit functions. Operatives hold a significant responsibility to enrich the guest experience by providing a welcoming and creative atmosphere that fosters the joy of learning.

Marketing & Communications

Social Media Specialist

The International Spy Museum is a private nonprofit museum dedicated to educating the public about the world of espionage and intelligence through exhibits, educational programs, special events, and public outreach. Our Marketing & Communications Department seeks a self-motivated Social Media Specialist with a creative eye for storytelling to plan, develop and implement social media content that delights, educates, and engages key audiences.

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours a week. Role supports internal Marketing & Communications team and reports to the Marketing Communications Director.

Junior Graphic Designer

The Junior Graphic Designer is responsible for the design and production of a variety of projects for all departments of the International Spy Museum including both print and digital projects, email marketing communications, and website updates. This position works under the creative direction of the Senior Graphic Designer to collaborate on projects and maintain the visual brand identity and design standards for the Museum. This role is defined as a combination of production-based and creative projects, as assigned by the team lead.

Retail

Retail Sales Associate

The Retail Sales Associate provides the customer with an exceptional retail experience through proactive, positive engagement, product knowledge, customer service and selling skills. Maintains the sales floor and displays, stocking, and store cleanliness.

Sales

Event Captain

Our Sales and Private Events department seeks on-site event managers to join our front of house staff. Directly reporting to the Special Events Manager, Event Captains are responsible for managing events on-site. Additionally, event captains are responsible for reporting any necessary equipment damage, maintenance, or misuse to ensure functionality for upcoming events.

Security

Double Agent

If you enjoy learning about espionage, every wondered what it was like to spy on others and get a thrill from educating guests, then this is the job for you! The Double Agent aids in curating guest experiences based on individual guest needs and provides a memorable and exciting experience at all times. They are also responsible for ensuring the overall physical safety and security of all visitors and staff, artifacts, exhibits, and private property of the International Spy Museum.

Event Security Officer (Unarmed)

The Event Security Officer will ensure the overall physical safety and security for all guests and staff, artifacts, exhibits, and private property of the International Spy Museum. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the order of private events by conducting access control, assisting with and de-escalating disturbances and providing a memorable and exciting guest experience. They will also act as a flex officer and have the ability to pick up open shifts and create their own schedule outside of the required Friday, Saturday and Sunday shift days.

Security Manager

The Security Manager will work closely with the Director of Security. They are key to the Security Leadership team by ensuring the overall safety and security of all visitors, volunteers and staff, artifacts, exhibits, and SPY property. The ideal candidate will manage department administration from internal and external communication, to budget planning, scheduling and support. Experience on the installation and operation of security systems is a plus. They will also have excellent organizational and communication skills. Lastly the candidate will work with a productive and engaging team and have interest to learn and grow at a public-facing educational institution.

Security Officer

The International Spy Museum (SPY) is looking for top recruits to work in our Security Department. This is not your usual security job! While we take the safety of our guests, staff, and collection seriously, we also want our security team to have fun at work. If you want to engage with guests, be part of an amazing team, cover a variety of posts throughout the Museum, and have a chance for a bonus up to $1k, then this is the job for you!

Security Operations and Training Manager

The Security Sergeant is a key part of the Security Management team. They help ensure the overall physical safety and security of all visitors and staff, artifacts, exhibits, and private property of the International Spy Museum. The ideal candidate will primarily be responsible for overseeing and managing the inspection and maintenance of Command Center Operations through controlling visitor access and crowd flow to monitoring and maintaining the Closed-Circuit Televisions (CCTV) and cameras. They will also be responsible for the development and management of the departments training and administration. Lastly the candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills and a desire to work in a team setting.

Security Shift Supervisor

The Security Shift Supervisor is a key part of the Security Supervisory team. They provide floor support in a supervisory role and support the Security Operations Manager ensuring the overall physical safety and security for all visitors and staff, artifacts, exhibits, and private property of the International Spy Museum. The ideal candidate will have the ability to be proactive, conduct department administration, schedule shift rotations, and have excellent communication and organizational skills. They will also have a desire to work in a team setting, enjoy working with the public and have some CCTV and IT network experience.