Getting Involved

• I'm interested in getting involved at SAM.

Employment

• What is the standard application process?
• Do you accept unsolicited applications?
• How can I apply for open positions at SAM?
• Can I apply for more than one position?

Other ways to be involved

• How can I become a docent?
• What are the art councils?
• How can I become a volunteer at SAM?
• Does SAM offer internships?

I'm interested in getting involved at SAM.

There are several ways to get involved at the Seattle Art Museum:

• Get involved by getting informed! Sign up for our enewsletter.
• Dynamic and fulfilling volunteer experiences await you at SAM.
• Become a SAM intern and gain first-hand experience in the museum profession.
• The Seattle Art Museum is a nonprofit organization, an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work!
• Benefit events are a wonderful way to support the Seattle Art Museum while enjoying a fabulous event.
  
  

What is the standard application process?

• All positions for which we are recruiting are posted online.
• Application materials are accepted only for open positions and are only accepted electronically via our website.
• Once an online application has been received, an automatic response will be sent to the applicant confirming receipt of application materials.
• Application materials are reviewed by the hiring committee for each position.
• Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview by a representative of the hiring committee.
• Due to the high volume of resumes we receive each day, we do not respond to individual applicants. No telephone calls or email inquiries, please.
  
  

Do you accept unsolicited applications?

The Seattle Art Museum does not accept unsolicited applications/resumes at this time.

How can I apply for open positions at SAM?

Detailed information on how to apply for open positions can be found on our employment page.

Can I apply for more than one position?

You can apply for more than one position. Each open position requires its own application materials that must be submitted separately.

How can I become a docent?

Docents are volunteer teachers who engage visitors of all ages and backgrounds in an active exploration of artworks from a wide range of cultures and time periods. To be added to a contact list for information about the next docent training class, please contact the Manager of Volunteer Programs at 206.654.3168 or volunteer@seattleartmuseum.org.

What are the art councils?

The art councils provide opportunities to delve into the area of art that excites you the most, to meet and socialize with others who share your interest and to become more involved with the museum. There are six art councils: African Art Council, Asian Art Council, Contemporary Art Council, Council of American Art, Decorative Arts and Paintings Council and Native Arts of the Americas and Oceania Council. Art council activities include artist talks and scholarly lectures, private receptions and parties with curators and presenters, visits to private and public collections and artists’ studios, and much more. You must be a SAM member to join an art council. For more information about the councils, email councils@seattleartmuseum.org.

How can I become a volunteer at SAM?

There are many volunteer opportunities at all three museum locations. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please contact the Manager of Volunteer Programs at 206.654.3168 or volunteer@seattleartmuseum.org.

Does SAM offer internships?

SAM does not have a formal internship program but does occasionally engage interns for specific projects. As internships become available, they are posted on the SAM website. At any time, students may also submit proposals for unpaid internships as outlined on the internship page.