
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
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 Manager for Individual Giving at the Center for Jewish History will lead strategies to secure major gifts ($10,000–$25,000+) and drive sustainable philanthropic growth. This role focuses on cultivating high-net-worth individuals, managing a robust prospect portfolio, and achieving ambitious annual revenue targets while aligning donor interests with organizational priorities.
Salary: $85,000-$110,000
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 and cover letter to hr@cjh.org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls please.
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.
The Manager for Member Engagement at the Center for Jewish History will drive audience expansion, donor stewardship, and strategic partnerships to amplify the Center for Jewish History’s public impact. This role oversees membership in the Raiser’s Edge CRM system, coordinates with external vendors to design direct mail and online campaigns.
Salary: $85,000-$110,000
Relocation: If moving from outside the tri-state area, potential to compensate for reasonable relocation costs
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 and cover letter to hr@cjh.org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls please.
The Manager of Special Projects at the Center for Jewish History will provide high-level support to the offices of the President, CEO, and AVP, ensuring seamless coordination of fundraising, outreach, and institutional priorities. This role combines project and office management, event execution, and operational oversight to advance strategic initiatives across the organization. The position demands exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic cultural environment.
Salary: $55,000-$90,000
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 and cover letter to hr@cjh.org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls please.
The Center for Jewish History seeks a diligent, practical individual to become our Rifkind Education Fellow & Educational Outreach Manager (“Education Manager”). The Education Manager will spearhead K-12 educational outreach at the Center for Jewish History with a focus on engaging middle and high school students and educators. Key responsibilities will be to increase educational resources that draw on Jewish history, and to foster connections between the Center for Jewish History and schools – promoting new curricular to the schools and bringing students and teachers them to the Center. The Education Manager will develop innovative lesson plans, curriculum and educational programs to encourage and inspire a new generation to explore Jewish history and culture, to connect the past with the present for the next generation. The initial focus will be on curricular related to films. The Education Manager will work with the Center’s President and CEO to create online classrooms for newly developed curricula, and with the Center’s social media team to promote the curricula.
Salary: $55,000-$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 and cover letter to hr@cjh.org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls please.
The Center for Jewish History seeks a diligent, practical individual to become our Reference Services Librarian, under the supervision of the Senior Reference Services Librarian, works closely with other members of the CJH Public Services staff and Partner organizations to coordinate the use of Center resources and collections. This individual is part of the team overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Reading Room and assisting researchers both on-site and remotely. The Reference Services Librarian provides bibliographic instruction to patrons and staff, demonstrates proper handling of rare books and documents, explains Reading Room policies and procedures, and collaborates with other CJH departments and partner organizations on special projects to advance institutional and departmental goals.
Salary: $55,000-$60,000
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 and cover letter to ckisshauer@cjh.org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls please.
Under the supervision of the Director of Communications, the Social Media Coordinator will play a vital role in ensuring the high-quality promotion, visibility, and digital storytelling of the Center’s exhibitions, public programs, and special projects. This includes supporting the launch and promotion of Histories & Mysteries, a new social media series that uncovers untold stories of the Holocaust—one mystery at a time—through crowd-sourced genealogy, archival research, influencer partnerships, and community-driven investigations.
The role will also involve helping to record and share oral histories, supporting broader efforts to preserve memory, inspire curiosity, and reach new audiences through personal storytelling.
Salary: $50,000 – $60,000
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 and cover letter to hr@cjh.org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls please.
Salary: $50,000 – $55,000
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 and cover letter to hr@cjh.org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls please.
The Center for Jewish History, together with the Anne Frank House is seeking passionate and engaging Exhibition Experience Guides to support visitors to “Anne Frank The Exhibition” that opened in January 2025. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are committed to engaging public audiences with this important historical narrative.
About the Exhibition:
“Anne Frank The Exhibition” at the Center for Jewish History offers a powerful and immersive experience that brings to life the story of Anne Frank, her family, and the historical context of the Holocaust. Through a combination of original artifacts, multimedia displays, and interactive elements, the exhibition provides a deeply moving and educational journey for visitors of all ages.
Part-Time Exhibition Experience Guides for “Anne Frank The Exhibition” will play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and informative atmosphere for visitors as they move through the exhibition. The primary focus will be to respond to visitor inquiries and help orient guests in a way that facilitates meaningful engagement with Anne Frank's story. Part-Time Exhibition Experience Guides earn up to $20.00 per hour.
Salary: $20/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 your resume and cover letter to hr@cjh.org. In your cover letter, explain your why you feel connected to Anne Frank's story. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 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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