Careers
Thank you for expressing interest in joining our organization. The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame is open year-round, with flexible hours during the off-season. As a valued member of our team -whether volunteer or paid staff – you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals, connect with diverse audiences, and create a lasting impact on the lives of our visitors. Our work environment is supportive, inclusive, and encourages both creativity and continuous learning. Learn more about our current openings below.
Executive Director
Title: Executive Director, The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame
Employee Classification: Full Time with Benefits
Reports to: Board of Directors Executive Committee
Location: On-site in Newport, RI. Occasional regional and national travel may be required.
Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000
Visitor & Museum Services Manager
Title: Visitor & Museum Services Associate
Employee Classification: Full-Time Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: On-site at The Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame
Salary Range: $45,000 – $55,000
Hours: Monday–Friday, business hours being 9:30am – 5:30pm. Occasional evening or weekend support if applicable for special events and flexibility will be appreciated.
Available: Immediately
Visitor & Museum Services Associate
Title: Visitor & Museum Services Associate
Employee Classification: Part Time
Reports to: Visitor & Museum Services Manager
Location: On-site at The Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame
Rate: $20/hr
Hours: Part-time associates will work up to 24 hours/week, flexibility will be appreciated. One weekend day may be required. Working hours are 9:30am to 5:30pm, with full or half day shifts.
Event Coordinator
Title: Event Coordinator, Per Diem
Employee Classification: Per Diem, $20/hr
Reports to: Special Events Manager
Location: On-site at The Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame
Rate: $20/hr
Hours: Per Diem, including outside business hours, evenings and weekends as needed. Typically, events span the hours of 4pm – 11pm but times will vary.
Social Media Internship
Title: Social Media Internship
Employee Classification: Unpaid Internship
Reports to: Social Media and Content Lead
Location: On-site at The Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame
Hours: Based on mutually agreed-upon schedule, anywhere between 10-20 hours a week based on events, needs and editorial calendar.
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