Careers
Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and access (DEIA)
The Contemporary Austin values a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace and we seek to model these values in our hiring and engagement practices for all our artistic and educational programs. We welcome applications by BIPOC candidates as well as individuals who bring new perspectives in a host of ways. It is the policy of The Contemporary Austin not to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status and to take action to ensure that those seeking to do business with the Contemporary are treated fairly. The Contemporary Austin aims to create a safe, welcoming working environment and doesn’t tolerate discrimination of any kind. The organization is currently pursuing a multi-year DEIA effort and seeks individuals who share our commitment to this work.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Opportunities:
Database Administrator
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The Database Administrator is the primary administrator of Salesforce NPSP and integrated third-party systems. This role ensures data integrity, security, and optimization of Salesforce to support fundraising, ticketing, marketing, finance, and organizational reporting needs. The Database Administrator provides system upkeep, troubleshooting, training, and reporting support across departments to help the organization achieve its strategic goals.
Department: Operations
Reports to: IT Manager
Pay Range: $60,000-$70,000
Status: Exempt, Full-time
Qualifications:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience/certification.
- 3+ years of experience managing a Salesforce organization (NPSP preferred), ideally in a nonprofit, cultural, or performing arts environment.
DIGITAL
- Strong skills in Salesforce administration, reporting, and dashboards.
- Familiarity with SQL, data visualization, and analytics tools preferred.
- Experience with system integrations and third-party applications.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Highly organized, systems-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application here. Thank you for your interest in The Contemporary Austin and please keep an eye on our careers page for current opportunities.
Visitor Engagement Attendant
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The Visitor Engagement Attendants serve as one of the first points of contact for museum visitors at both its downtown Jones Center location and its west Austin location at Laguna Gloria.
Department: Visitor Engagement
Reports to: Senior Manager of Engagement and Accessibility
Pay Range: $17.50/hr; 15-25 hours/week
Status: Part-time
Responsibilities:
- Provide information about the museum and the art on view
- Greet museum visitors and process admission transactions
- Solicit museum memberships
- Complete store transactions, share shop merchandise details with visitors
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Open and close galleries and/or property gates and buildings when necessary
Qualifications:
- Impeccable customer service orientation (helpful, courteous, professional)
- Excellent attention to detail; highly observant
- Previous retail or customer service experience strongly preferred
- Familiarity and interest in contemporary art preferred
- Must have reliable transportation to both locations
To apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume HERE.
Thank you for your interest in The Contemporary Austin and please keep an eye on our careers page for current opportunities.
Additional opportunities to get involved:
INTERNSHIPS
VOLUNTEERING
Our Mission
We invite you to discover contemporary art in settings that provoke thought and joy. Our programs join art with place in a pursuit of a deeper experience, a bigger conversation, and a closer community.
Our Vision
We believe in the capacity of art to transform lives. We dream of a future where more eyes, ears, hearts and minds are opened by contemporary art in all of its forms.
Our Values
Extending the Welcome – We want every person to feel like they belong here. Our invitation is completely open and inclusive.
Always Caring - We know that details matter. We care deeply about the quality of our work and about the experiences of our guests, the artists we collaborate with, our staff, and all those we have yet to meet.
Socially Mindful - We believe that contemporary art is a way for people to connect their personal experiences with the broader social and cultural dialogues of our place and time.
Staying Curious - We observe closely, listen intently, and inquire sincerely because we have a boundless fascination with people, art and ideas.
Making Progress - We always want to be better—to inspire more deeply, to engage more openly, and to serve more joyfully. We are mindful of feedback and committed to ongoing reflection and iteration.
Being Here - A place can transform your experience of art, and art can transform your experience of a place. We activate our downtown exhibition space and our lakeside sculpture park in imaginative ways to serve Austin.
Trying New Things - We believe in the importance of experimentation, play, and the surprise that often results from trying something new. We know that progress comes through both bravery and vulnerability.
About The Contemporary Austin
As Austin’s only museum focused on contemporary artists and their work, The Contemporary Austin offers exhibitions, educational opportunities, and events that start conversations and fuel the city’s creative spirit. Known for artist-centric projects and collaborations, The Contemporary invites exploration at both its urban and natural settings—downtown at the Jones Center on Congress Avenue, lakeside at the Laguna Gloria campus (including the Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park, the Art School, and the historic Driscoll Villa), and around Austin through the Museum Without Walls program.