American Association of Museums
MISSION STATEMENT:
"AAM’s mission is to enhance the value of museums to their communities through leadership, advocacy, and
service."
NON-PROFIT BACKGROUND:
AAM is the only organization representing the entire scope of museums and professionals and nonpaid staff
who work for and with museums. We currently represent more than 15,000 individual museum professionals
and volunteers, 3,000 institutions, and 300 corporate members. Individual members span the range of museum
occupations, including directors, curators, registrars, educators, exhibit designers, public relations officers,
development officers, security managers, trustees and volunteers.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
AAM’s employees are creative, resourceful, and collaborative. AAM carries out its mission of providing
leadership to the museum community through the dedicated efforts of our talented staff. We are always looking
for service-oriented individuals in a variety of disciplines to join our team. We often recruit candidates
experienced in association management, meeting planning, membership, administration, research, writing and
editing, and museum operations.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
 Friendly work environment
 Medical & Dental Plan (100% of
employee premium paid by AAM)
 Flexible Spending Account (medical
expenses & dependent care)
 Life & AD&D, Long Term & Short Term
Disability Insurance
 403(b) Tax-deferred annuity plan
CONTACT INFORMATION:
WEBSITE: http://aam-us.org
ADDRESS: 1575 Eye Street NW, Suite 400
Washington DC 20005
PHONE NUMBER: 202/289-1818
 Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
 Employee Assistance Program
 Professional Development Opportunities
 11 Paid Holidays Each Year
 2 Personal Days Each Year
 Vacation & Sick Leave
 Fitness Center & Access to Rooftop
Terrace On Site