Employment

Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation’s leading maritime museum, committed to inspiring an enduring connection to the American maritime experience. By its very essence, maritime history is grounded in diversity of thought, culture, and experience.

We believe that in both sharing our collective maritime heritage and acting as a cultural anchor in our community, we must include these varied identities and perspectives in all aspects of the Museum by shaping our policies to support equitable and inclusive practices throughout the organization.

Mystic Seaport Museum is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, free from threatening, insulting, or harassing behavior or language.

At Mystic Seaport Museum, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the rich tapestry of our maritime heritage. We believe in the strength of diversity, which fuels innovation, creativity, and our ability to tell the full story of seafaring history.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and invite you to be a part of our journey in preserving and sharing our maritime legacy with the world.

We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we’re committed to ensuring your success and well-being. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits designed to support your professional growth, health, and work-life balance.

Benefits Include:

Healthcare, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family in the best of health.

Retirement Planning through employer contributions and matches in our 403B plan.

Paid Time Off through a generous leave policy as well as paid holiday days and time off for volunteering. Paid training opportunities as well as other professional development funding.

Employee Discounts.

If you would like to consider joining the Museum, please view our current job openings. The Museum does not solicit or accept applications or résumés unless it is for a specific job listed on this website. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected to participate in the interview process will be contacted.

Mystic Seaport Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce. The Museum is committed to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, or past, present, or future service in the uniformed services of the United States, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Thank you for your interest in Mystic Seaport Museum.

How to Apply

Mystic Seaport Museum only accepts applications for currently advertised job openings.
If you wish to apply for an advertised job opening, you can apply online here.
Minority applicants are encouraged to apply. Mystic Seaport Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in Mystic Seaport Museum.