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About AAM

Founded in 1906, the American Association of Museums (AAM) is the largest cultural organization representing the museum industry. We serve over 21,000 members including museum professionals, trustees, independent professionals and the full range of museums--art, history, science, natural history, military, maritime, and children's museums as well as aquariums, zoos, botanical gardens, and historic sites.

Our office is conveniently located just two blocks from the White House in downtown Washington, DC, across the street from the McPherson Square Metro Station. We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization. AAM is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace.

Our Employees

Creative.  Resourceful.  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

We offer a full array of benefits including:

• 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
• Prepaid Legal Service
• Pre-Tax Commuting Benefits
• 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
• AAM Membership

Current Employment Opportunities

Assistant Director for Congressional Relations
The American Association of Museums seeks a savvy strategic thinker who can bring his/her government relations know-how to advance the policy interests of our nation’s  museums, including art museums, history museums, science centers, maritime museums, children’s museums, military museums, transportation museums, zoos, aquariums, botanic gardens, historic sites, and more.  This position works with our Senior Director of Government Relations and Advocacy to advance AAM’s long-range public policy and legislative goals and objectives; Create strategies and tactics to advance AAM’s agenda with Congress; Promote the educational and economic role that museums play in communities; Maintain effective working relationships with Congressional staff, federal agency officials, representatives of organizations with common policy agendas, and the museum community.  Issues will include appropriations, education, charitable giving incentives, historic preservation, arts, humanities, science, wildlife conservation, cultural property, and more. 

Ideal candidate will have demonstrated the ability to work effectively with Congressional offices, work with coalitions to advance public policy goals, and develop and shepherd public policy initiatives, from idea to enactment.  Previous experience composing written materials such as congressional testimony and position statements; and preparing presentations about the department’s activities for multiple audiences is needed.  Requires 3-5 years of experience working on Capitol Hill or as a lobbyist, college degree, and understanding of: public policy process, especially as it relates to Congress and advocacy and lobbying strategies and tactics.  Knowledge of museums, non-profits, and associations is a plus.

Interested applicants should submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: hr@aam-us.org, citing "Assistant Director for Congressional Relations" in the subject line. AAM is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace.