Thank you for your interest in employment at the High Museum of Art. A current listing of available positions can be viewed by clicking on the link below. The High Museum of Art is a division of the Woodruff Arts Center that manages the employment application process for all High Museum of Art positions.

For inquiries related to current open positions, please contact Human Resources at the Woodruff Arts Center at 404-733-4643.

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We invite you to become a volunteer at the High Museum of Art–an experience that will not only enrich the lives of our patrons, but yours as well. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to engage with patrons through educational programs, greeting visitors and helping at special events, just to name a few. Volunteers are an essential part of the High. They work together with Museum staff to make visiting the High Museum of Art a pleasant experience for all of our patrons.

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The High Volunteer Program requires at least a 6 month to 1 year commitment with at least 6 hours encouraged per month. All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.

Fill out a Volunteer Application online >>

Volunteer Benefits The High Museum of Art Volunteer Program will give you the opportunity to assist Museum members and guests and gain customer service skills, while meeting others with your similar interests. You will receive a bi-monthly enewsletter, Volunteer Highlights, a monthly email with press releases containing exhibition and program-related information, and invitations to exclusive volunteer-only events. View the June-July newsletter here >>

Lecture Program Greeters
Lectures usually begin at 7 p.m. on Thursdays in the Hill and 2 p.m. on Saturdays in the Hill unless otherwise noted. Greeters welcome guests, take tickets, usher the guests into the auditorium before the program begins, and administer evaluation surveys. Shifts are two hours each and are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings.
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Information Desk Volunteers Volunteers greet visitors and answer general museum questions. Commitment is one shift per month. Shifts are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 to 4 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends.

Friday Jazz Volunteers
Friday Jazz is the third Friday of each month at the High Museum from 5 to 10 p.m. Volunteers greet guests and distribute programs. Shifts typically run from 6 to 9 p.m.

Exhibition Volunteers Volunteers greet visitors and provide directions to and from galleries. Volunteers may also answer exhibition questions, hand out maps and brochures, assist with the member-only line and elevators, and assist with special activities when necessary. Volunteers work three hour shifts, most often on weekends.

Education Program Volunteers Volunteers help our visitors explore, create and discover while learning about art with our ongoing family and adult educational programs like Toddler Thursday, Second Sunday Fundays and Drawing in the Galleries. Before volunteering for education programs, interested candidates must attend the Education Volunteer Orientation (EVO). This session occurs every other month for volunteers to learn more about this specific opportunity, become familiar with the spaces, meet staff, fellow volunteers, and learn about upcoming exhibitions and programs. Continuing Education volunteers are encouraged to attend as well. The next EVO is Sat, May 15 from 11am-noon. Download volunteer orientation schedule >>

Film Series Volunteers
Weekend evenings in the Rich Theatre, Woodruff Arts Center. Films begin at 8 p.m. Greeters–take tickets and usher guests into the auditorium before the screening.
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Docent Volunteer Educators
The Docent Volunteer Educators serve the High by conducting tours for both school children and adults. Selected by the High's Education Department, these volunteers complete a specialized, one-year course of study.

Learn more about becoming a docent >>

More information
Contact Jennifer Liu at 404-733-4540 or e-mail High Volunteers.

Download an application >>
Or, Fill out a Volunteer Application online >>

Departments may post internship opportunities throughout the year. Please continue to check the website for updates.

If you'd like to be involved with the museum immediately, learn more about volunteer opportunities such as lecture greeters or education studio volunteers.

Volunteer Opportunities >>