
Reading Room
Mon-Thurs: 9:30am-4:30pm
Genealogy Institute
Mon: 9:30am-4:30pm
Tue-Fri: By appointment only
Free Exhibit Spaces
Sun–Thurs: 9:30am–7:30pm
Fri: 9:30am-3:30pm
Sat: Closed
Ruth's Bookstore
Sun–Thurs: 10:30am-6:30pm
Fri: 10:30am-4:00pm
Please note: The Lillian Goldman Reading Room will be closed on Tuesday, August 5th.
Make sure to check our holiday closures prior to visiting.
Last entry to the Center for Jewish History Exhibitions, Reading Room, and the Genealogy Institute is 1 hour before closing. The last call to page items in the Reading Room and Genealogy Institute is 3pm.
The Center for Jewish History is home to five partners—American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum, and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. The partner collections total more than five miles of archival material and span nearly a thousand years of history. When the Center opened its doors as the new "Library of Congress of the Jewish people," it made a commitment to preserve the treasures that live within its walls and make them accessible to scholars, students, and diverse audiences. The Center relies on philanthropic support to do this work.
The Center is currently looking to fill the following position/s:
The Center for Jewish History seeks a diligent, practical individual to become our Systems Archivist. The newly created position will complement our Systems Librarian but focus instead on archival description and digital access to archival materials. Responsibilities include management and troubleshooting related to our shared archives information management system, ArchivesSpace, as well as coordinating remediation projects, training staff, and maintaining documentation on behalf of our Partner institutions. The successful candidate will be able to develop and promote best practices related to systems-based archival description used to access archival materials available online and in The Lillian Goldman Reading Room.
The Systems Archivist is part of a team of information professionals at the Center and will report to the Director of Metadata & Discovery Services. Metadata & Discovery Services is tasked with coordinating the interoperability and integration between shared Center library systems that control, describe, preserve, and provide access to the rich physical and digital holdings on behalf of our five Partner institutions. The Systems Archivist will collaborate closely with Partner archivists, our service provider Lyrasis, and other in-house stakeholders to ensure that our Partners’ archival holdings, available at the Center, are under intellectual control, discoverable, and accurately described.
Salary: $65,000-$75,000
The Center for Jewish History is committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.
The Center for Jewish History is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Review of applications will begin immediately. For priority consideration, please submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Eric Fritzler at eafritzler@cjh.org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls please.
Under the supervision of the Senior Accountant, the Junior Accountant will provide support to the Finance Department by managing daily accounting tasks, particularly related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Gift entries. The Junior Accountant should be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail.
Salary: $60,000-$65,000
The Center for Jewish History is committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.
The Center for Jewish History is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please submit your resume to aderkacz@cjh.org. No phone calls please.
The Visitor Experience Associate will join the Visitor Experience team at an especially exciting time at the Center, as we open Anne Frank: The Exhibition, a major new work from the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, and Ruth’s Bookstore, our newly constructed gift shop. Under the supervision of the Manager of Visitor Experience, the Associate will play an integral role in welcoming thousands of new visitors through our doors, and ensuring the highest level of service for museumgoers, researchers, staff, and other guests.
Salary: $17.50/hour
The employee will need to sit or stand in one place for extended periods of time, use a computer, and communicate verbally. The front desk is wheelchair accessible, as are all floors and most restrooms in the building.
The Center for Jewish History is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to hr@cjh.org. No phone calls please.
The Coat Check Attendant is responsible for providing exceptional customer service by managing the coat check area, ensuring the safe and organized storage of visitors' personal belongings, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere at the Center. This role is key in enhancing the visitor’s experience by ensuring that guests feel comfortable and that their personal items are securely stored while they enjoy the exhibits.
Salary: $17.50/hour
The Center for Jewish History is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to hr@cjh.org. No phone calls please.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about art, history, and culture to play a crucial part in the guest experience for Anne Frank The Exhibiton, presented by the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. Join our team and help visitors connect with the museum’s unique offerings while providing exceptional customer service.
Salary: $17.50/hour
The Center for Jewish History is committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.
The Center for Jewish History is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@cjh.org. No phone calls please.
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