Metropolitan Museum of Art Careers, Benefits, Review

The Museum is committed to fostering a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and transparent, which requires that we become more diverse, welcoming, supportive, and collaborative.

• We work to build a culture that embraces open communication, continuous improvement, experimentation, and innovation. We insist on fairness, opportunity, recognition, and accountability within every department and across the institution.
• We are committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse pool of top talent from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives across all levels and functions of the Museum.
• Through our commitment to diversity, we enhance our ability to achieve workplace excellence and make The Met’s collections and programming relevant and accessible to the broadest possible audience.

At The Met we are committed to our building community and supporting the growth and development of our staff.

• Professional development programs for our staff are designed to enhance knowledge and skills that accelerate employees toward greater success in their current roles as well as prepare them for future roles.
• Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives led by the Diversity & Inclusion Office support the Museum’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility goals, provide a professional support system to staff, and strengthen the Museum’s culture.
  • Our Employee Resource Groups are open to all staff and include:
    • Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) ERG
    • Disabilities ERG
    • LGBTQIA ERG
    • Met Parents Network
    • Women’s ERG

At The Met, we are committed to supporting the personal wellbeing, career goals, and diverse identities of all employees.

For more than 150 years, The Met has served as an example of all the things a great art museum can be. You may know us for having the world’s finest collection of art, for our critically acclaimed exhibitions, or even for the annual Met Gala fundraiser event. We are also an educational and scholarly institution deeply committed to our global mission and to serving our local communities. We strive to center new narratives and perspectives to create a broader and more diverse understanding of art history.

Our vision is to connect people with the artistic achievements of all cultures and to be a place that is welcoming and accessible to people of all races, genders, gender identities, ethnicities, religions, ages/generations, socio-economic backgrounds, disabilities, and sexual orientations.

The Met provides competitive compensation and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial-planning services
• Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
• 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
• A subsidized staff cafeteria
• Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

In addition, working at The Met provides exclusive access to one of the world’s top cultural attractions. Explore the Museum before or after hours and participate in staff-only tours and talks with world-class art experts. Take part in a community of passionate and talented individuals, play on the staff softball team, and even have your own artworks displayed in the Employee Art Show. Join us!

At The Met, every staff member lives by the core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. If you share our community’s values, please apply to one of our exciting opportunities!  

Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always. 

Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued. 

Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission. 

Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity. 

Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve.  

The Met houses 1.5 million objects in our collection, but some of our most valuable assets are our staff. It takes a wide range of individuals and roles to keep the Museum running. From curators, analysts, technicians, security officers, and human resources professionals to electricians, educators, administrators, research associates, and designers, there is a role for everyone here.

The Met provides an opportunity for employees to enrich and develop their love of the arts while contributing their specific skills and talents to the mission of the Museum. Career opportunities in the Museum are as varied as the cultures represented in The Met collection and require all levels of training, experience, and education.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of a job description describes you, then please apply for the role. We always look at the bigger picture of what you could bring to The Met.