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About AAM

Founded in 1906, the American Association of Museums (AAM) is the largest cultural organization representing the museum industry. We serve over 17,000 members including museum professionals, a wide variety of cultural and science institutions from historical societies to botanical gardens and art museums. 

Our office is conveniently located just two blocks from the White House in downtown Washington, DC, across the street from the McPherson Square Metro Station. We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization. AAM is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace.

Our Employees

Creative.  Resourceful.  Collaborative. AAM carries out its mission of providing leadership to the museum community through the dedicated efforts of our talented staff.  We are always looking for service-oriented individuals in a variety of disciplines to join our team. We often recruit candidates experienced in association management, meeting planning, membership, administration, research, writing and editing, and museum operations.

Employee Benefits

We offer a full array of benefits including:

• Friendly work environment
• Medical & Dental Plan (100% of employee premium paid by AAM)
• Flexible Spending Account (medical expenses & dependent care)
• Life & AD&D, Long Term & Short Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Tax-deferred annuity plan
• Prepaid Legal Service
• Pre-Tax Commuting Benefits
• Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• 11 Paid Holidays Each Year
• 2 Personal Days Each Year
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Fitness Center & Access to Rooftop Terrace On Site
• AAM Membership
  

Current Employment Opportunities

Currently there are no openings.  

TO APPLY
The American Association of Museums is a national professional membership organization representing museums and museum professionals. The AAM offices are conveniently located to metro in the central business district of Washington, D.C. AAM employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including paid individual health, dental and life insurance, as well as the opportunity to participate in a flexible spending account program, retirement plan, pre-paid legal service, and other employee benefits. On-site amenities include a fitness center. Specify position and email resume and salary requirements to hr@aam-us.org.EOE

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The American Association of Museums is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and prospective employees without discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, personal appearance, sexual orientation, political affiliation, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, marital status,or any other category protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment at AAM, including, but not limited to recruitment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and development, access to facilities, discipline, separation of employment, and other terms and conditions of employment.