The following positions are available at The Historic New Orleans Collection:

Maintenance Supervisor

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the maintenance staff during the weekends. This position, along with the maintenance staff, is also responsible for thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing the buildings and the items within the buildings, maintaining the courtyards, and carrying out upkeep of the properties. This position also works with the maintenance staff to set up, take down, and provide onsite support during events and all other programming.

The ideal candidate must have two (2) years of janitorial and supervisory work experience and be able to supervise, monitor and motivate staff. This position must be able to properly and timely clean the properties and use all necessary tools and equipment to fulfill job duties. The maintenance supervisor must be able to follow work checklists and best practices, protocols, rules and policies and be able to ensure that work is performed safely. The successful candidate shall possess exceptional customer service and communication skills and an ability to resolve problems while working under minimal supervision.

This is a full-time position working Wednesday–Sunday.

The Historic New Orleans Collection offers the following benefits:    

  • Competitive salary   
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents (children and opposite or same sex spouse/domestic partners).  Medical insurance includes treatment for gender dysphoria.   
  • Life, long term disability, and AD&D insurance   
  • Employee Assistance Program   
  • Flexible Spending Account   
  • Professional development and tuition assistance   
  • Paid parental leave   
  • Paid time off and 12 paid holidays per year   
  • Gym membership   
  • Paid parking   
  • Work/life balance    
  • Opportunity to work in the iconic French Quarter of New Orleans with passionate, engaged, and respectful colleagues   

The Historic New Orleans Collection centers diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion at the core of everything we do. We are committed to becoming a more diverse and inclusive workplace, an organization that epitomizes the best practices in our field, and a community institution that truly reflects and supports our visitors, our neighbors, and our home. To that end, we actively encourage and welcome applications from members of underrepresented and marginalized groups. We are committed to employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@hnoc.org.

Facilities Technician

The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to the stewardship of the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South. The facilities technician directly assists with the upkeep of all THNOC properties. The Collection is currently accepting resumes for the position of facilities technician. The facilities technician assists in overseeing contractors, electricians, plumbers, landscapers, painters, and similar facility service providers when they are on THNOC property. Additionally, the facilities technician carries out minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, facility repairs and painting projects.

The ideal candidate must have skills in painting and performing carpentry, electrical, and plumbing repairs and experience in commercial building maintenance. The successful candidate shall be familiar with terminology, tools and practices of carpentry trade; repair of electrical, and plumbing; construction and repair tools; and building materials.

The Historic New Orleans Collection offers the following benefits:    

  • Competitive salary   
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents (children and opposite or same sex spouse/domestic partners).  Medical insurance includes treatment for gender dysphoria.   
  • Life, long term disability, and AD&D insurance   
  • Employee Assistance Program   
  • Flexible Spending Account   
  • Professional development and tuition assistance   
  • Paid parental leave   
  • Paid time off and 12 paid holidays per year   
  • Gym membership   
  • Paid parking   
  • Work/life balance    
  • Opportunity to work in the iconic French Quarter of New Orleans with passionate, engaged, and respectful colleagues   

The Historic New Orleans Collection centers diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion at the core of everything we do. We are committed to becoming a more diverse and inclusive workplace, an organization that epitomizes the best practices in our field, and a community institution that truly reflects and supports our visitors, our neighbors, and our home. To that end, we actively encourage and welcome applications from members of underrepresented and marginalized groups. We are committed to employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter to ryan.shaner@hnoc.org.

Facilities Technician Job Description

Posted October 26, 2022

HR Assistant

The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to the study and preservation of the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South region. The Collection is currently accepting resumes for the position of Human Resources Assistant.

The Human Resources (HR) Assistant provides clerical/entry-level support to all HR functions, including assisting in recruiting, onboarding, separations, training initiatives, health and welfare issues, and HRIS maintenance.  This position also provides support to the CFO/COO as requested.      

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of one year of human resources experience, including experience in using Microsoft and Paylocity systems. The successful candidate shall possess exceptional organizational and communication skills with an exceptional attention to detail.

This is a full-time position Monday through Friday. THNOC offers a competitive salary and a dynamic, educational culture.

The Historic New Orleans Collection offers the following benefits:    

  • Competitive salary   
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents (children and opposite or same sex spouse/domestic partners).  Medical insurance includes treatment for gender dysphoria.   
  • Life, long term disability, and AD&D insurance   
  • Employee Assistance Program   
  • Flexible Spending Account   
  • Professional development and tuition assistance   
  • Paid parental leave   
  • Paid time off and 12 paid holidays per year   
  • Gym membership   
  • Paid parking   
  • Work/life balance    
  • Opportunity to work in the iconic French Quarter of New Orleans with passionate, engaged, and respectful colleagues   

The Historic New Orleans Collection centers diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion at the core of everything we do. We are committed to becoming a more diverse and inclusive workplace, an organization that epitomizes the best practices in our field, and a community institution that truly reflects and supports our visitors, our neighbors, and our home. To that end, we actively encourage and welcome applications from members of underrepresented and marginalized groups. We are committed to employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@hnoc.org.

HR Assistant Job Description

Posted November 28, 2022

Retail: Sales Shop Associate

The shop associate position is responsible for shop sales, including processing phone and e-commerce orders. This position shares the responsibility of tagging and re-stocking merchandise and maintaining an orderly and clean workplace. The shop associate is also responsible for accuracy in handling money, entering sales onto the POS system, and reconciling the end of day money and reports. Additionally, this position completes projects and tasks related to the improvement of the shop when customers are not in the store. The shop associate represents THNOC to the public by communicating information about merchandise, programs, events, and exhibits. 

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of one year of sales associate experience, including experience in using a POS system. The successful candidate shall possess exceptional customer service and communication skills and an ability to resolve problems while working under minimal supervision. This position regularly moves products up to 20 pounds to 50 pounds.  

This is a full-time position working Thursday through Sunday and Tuesday. The work hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shop associate must be flexible with his/her work schedule for the purpose of supporting THNOC events and meetings. The Collection offers a competitive salary and a dynamic, educational culture.

The Historic New Orleans Collection offers the following benefits:    

  • Competitive salary   
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents (children and opposite or same sex spouse/domestic partners).  Medical insurance includes treatment for gender dysphoria.   
  • Life, long term disability, and AD&D insurance   
  • Employee Assistance Program   
  • Flexible Spending Account   
  • Professional development and tuition assistance   
  • Paid parental leave   
  • Paid time off and 12 paid holidays per year   
  • Gym membership   
  • Paid parking   
  • Work/life balance    
  • Opportunity to work in the iconic French Quarter of New Orleans with passionate, engaged, and respectful colleagues   

The Historic New Orleans Collection centers diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion at the core of everything we do. We are committed to becoming a more diverse and inclusive workplace, an organization that epitomizes the best practices in our field, and a community institution that truly reflects and supports our visitors, our neighbors, and our home. To that end, we actively encourage and welcome applications from members of underrepresented and marginalized groups. We are committed to employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter to michelle.gaynor@hnoc.org.

Retail: Sales Shop Associate Job Description

Posted January 24, 2023

Database Manager

The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to the study and preservation of the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South region. The Collection is currently accepting resumes for the position of Database Manager.

The Database Manager supports and maintains THNOC’s collections management system (CMS) and research databases, including server files.  The Database Manager works with system vendor and our network administrator to schedule system upgrades and maintenance work.  The Database Manager is responsible for training staff in the proper usage of the system and databases.  The Database Manager develops and maintains standards for data entry for data consistency and keeping with the professional standards of archives, libraries, and museums.  The position advises departments on methodology for the application of external cataloging standards within the system, and the creation and maintenance of centralized rules for data entry and cataloging vocabulary.  The Database Manager meets regularly with cataloging, processing, and registration staff, performs quality control checks on databases and arranges work plans for correcting and cleaning up of data entry errors as necessary.  The position develops, creates, and refines report specifications as needed. 

The Database Manager works with staff to highlight THNOC’s holdings through the CMS online catalog platform, developing predefined searches, slide shows and image carousels etc. to promote the use and awareness of THNOC’s holdings. The position performs quality checks on functionality and display of records within the online catalog as well as supports and trouble shoots issues with the online catalog.

The Database Manager is involved in the development, management and support of research databases and other automation projects.  This position acts as the liaison between staff, the Network Administrator, and Digital Services staff in the creation and maintenance of research databases and projects.

The ideal candidate must have a Master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences, Archives or Records Administration and a minimum of three years of experience in museum registration, cataloging, or database management and development.

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday.  The Collection offers a competitive salary and a dynamic, educational culture. 

The Historic New Orleans Collection offers the following benefits:    

  • Competitive salary   
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents (children and opposite or same sex spouse/domestic partners).  Medical insurance includes treatment for gender dysphoria.   
  • Life, long term disability, and AD&D insurance   
  • Employee Assistance Program   
  • Flexible Spending Account   
  • Professional development and tuition assistance   
  • Paid parental leave   
  • Paid time off and 12 paid holidays per year   
  • Gym membership   
  • Paid parking   
  • Work/life balance    
  • Opportunity to work in the iconic French Quarter of New Orleans with passionate, engaged, and respectful colleagues   

The Historic New Orleans Collection centers diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion at the core of everything we do. We are committed to becoming a more diverse and inclusive workplace, an organization that epitomizes the best practices in our field, and a community institution that truly reflects and supports our visitors, our neighbors, and our home. To that end, we actively encourage and welcome applications from members of underrepresented and marginalized groups. We are committed to employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@hnoc.org.

Database Manager Job Description

Posted January 25, 2023

Institutional Giving Officer

The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to the study and preservation of the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South region. The Collection is currently accepting resumes for the position of Institutional Giving Officer.


The Institutional Giving Officer is responsible for the solicitation, cultivation, retention, and stewardship initiatives for corporate and foundation giving. This position also provides support for individual major and planned giving. In addition, the Institutional Giving Officer’s responsibilities include, but not limited to research and the monitoring of development results and to support the Development Department’s overall activities.


This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday. The Collection offers a competitive salary and a dynamic, educational culture.

The Historic New Orleans Collection offers the following benefits:    

  • Competitive salary   
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents (children and opposite or same sex spouse/domestic partners).  Medical insurance includes treatment for gender dysphoria.   
  • Life, long term disability, and AD&D insurance   
  • Employee Assistance Program   
  • Flexible Spending Account   
  • Professional development and tuition assistance   
  • Paid parental leave   
  • Paid time off and 12 paid holidays per year   
  • Gym membership   
  • Paid parking   
  • Work/life balance    
  • Opportunity to work in the iconic French Quarter of New Orleans with passionate, engaged, and respectful colleagues   

The Historic New Orleans Collection centers diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion at the core of everything we do. We are committed to becoming a more diverse and inclusive workplace, an organization that epitomizes the best practices in our field, and a community institution that truly reflects and supports our visitors, our neighbors, and our home. To that end, we actively encourage and welcome applications from members of underrepresented and marginalized groups. We are committed to employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@hnoc.org.

Institutional Giving Officer Job Description

Posted January 31, 2023

Associate Curator

The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to the study and preservation of the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South region. The Collection is currently accepting resumes for the position of Associate Curator.

The Associate Curator assists and supports core museum functions by serving as a subject- matter specialist in a field related to our institutional mission, actively contributing to collections development and stewardship, collaborating on visitor-based exhibition development, and by successfully performing outreach to our museum’s community. The associate curator contributes to education initiatives and museum programs through research, public presentation, and community advocacy. The position also works as part of the collaborative, interdepartmental teams that create dynamic and meaningful museum exhibitions, and helps to align those projects with the values and needs of visitors from our community and beyond. Finally, the associate curator contributes to the development and stewardship of our museum collections through informed and ethical engagement with donors, sellers, museum colleagues and community stakeholders.

The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Preferred candidates have experience with community engagement related to a museum or other cultural institution, as well as experience in the handling of museum collections. The successful candidate must also have proven research and organization skills with an ability to be detail oriented and exceptional communication skills.

This is a full-time position working Mondays–Fridays. The Collection offers a competitive salary, exceptional benefits, and a dynamic, educational culture.

The Historic New Orleans Collection offers the following benefits:    

  • Competitive salary   
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents (children and opposite or same sex spouse/domestic partners).  Medical insurance includes treatment for gender dysphoria.   
  • Life, long term disability, and AD&D insurance   
  • Employee Assistance Program   
  • Flexible Spending Account   
  • Professional development and tuition assistance   
  • Paid parental leave   
  • Paid time off and 12 paid holidays per year   
  • Gym membership   
  • Paid parking   
  • Work/life balance    
  • Opportunity to work in the iconic French Quarter of New Orleans with passionate, engaged, and respectful colleagues  

The Historic New Orleans Collection centers diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion at the core of everything we do. We are committed to becoming a more diverse and inclusive workplace, an organization that epitomizes the best practices in our field, and a community institution that truly reflects and supports our visitors, our neighbors, and our home. To that end, we actively encourage and welcome applications from members of underrepresented and marginalized groups. We are committed to employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter to jason.wiese@hnoc.org.

Associate Curator Job Description

Posted February 14, 2023

Security Officer

The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to the study and preservation of the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South region. The Collection is currently accepting resumes for the position of Security Officer.

Under the direction of the Security Manager, the Security Officer helps safeguard staff, visitors, properties, and collections for The Historic New Orleans Collection by patrolling the properties and responding to calls for service.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of one year of experience of related experience.

This is a full-time position working Tuesday through Saturday. The Collection offers a competitive salary and a dynamic, educational culture.

The Historic New Orleans Collection offers the following benefits:    

  • Competitive salary   
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents (children and opposite or same sex spouse/domestic partners).  Medical insurance includes treatment for gender dysphoria.   
  • Life, long term disability, and AD&D insurance   
  • Employee Assistance Program   
  • Flexible Spending Account   
  • Professional development and tuition assistance   
  • Paid parental leave   
  • Paid time off and 12 paid holidays per year   
  • Gym membership   
  • Paid parking   
  • Work/life balance    
  • Opportunity to work in the iconic French Quarter of New Orleans with passionate, engaged, and respectful colleagues  

The Historic New Orleans Collection centers diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion at the core of everything we do. We are committed to becoming a more diverse and inclusive workplace, an organization that epitomizes the best practices in our field, and a community institution that truly reflects and supports our visitors, our neighbors, and our home. To that end, we actively encourage and welcome applications from members of underrepresented and marginalized groups. We are committed to employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@hnoc.org.

Security Officer Job Description

Posted March 24, 2023