Job Opportunities

Guild Hall staff members Giulia Mascali, Charlotte Ferguson, Veronica Risucci and Sophie Stein at the 2024 Summer Gala. Photo: Sean Zanni/PMc

Do you have a passion for the arts? Our mission is to bring art of all mediums to people of all ages–and to foster creativity in all forms. If you believe in that mission and would like a chance to work hard with a small but dedicated team, we hope you find a position below that fits your skills and experience.

Guild Hall is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in its workforce. We appreciate your interest, but only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To Apply:

Send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to the e-mail address indicated in the job listing.

Current Openings

Job Title: Visitor Experience & Coffee Bar Associate
Location: Guild Hall, East Hampton, NY
Job Type: Part-Time
Reports to: Visitor Experience Manager

Position Summary:

Guild Hall’s Visitor Experience and Coffee Bar team are the first point of contact for guests. This key staff member is friendly, attentive, informed, and patient, and greets patrons warmly on arrival, ensuring a positive experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Processing museum admission
  • Selling tickets to programs
  • Resolving ticketing issues
  • Checking attendees into programs
  • Processing memberships and checking membership status
  • Answering phone calls and responding to emails and voicemails in a timely fashion
  • Selling food, drink, and merchandise from the coffee bar
  • Assisting with inventory 
  • Light administrative duties

Part-time position starting immediately, with hours ranging from Thursday to Sunday, 11:45 AM to 5:15 PM, plus some evenings for programs. Applicants should be highly organized, detail-oriented, efficient, proactive, have a positive attitude, and have strong communication and high-level customer service skills. Prior customer service experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required. Experience using a CRM, box office system and POS system preferred.

Compensation: $18-20/hour, plus tips when working the coffee bar. 

Please submit your resumé and cover letter to Amy Kirwin at akirwin@guildhall.org.

Job Description: Data Entry Specialist – Philanthropy
Part-time 15 to 20 hours per week, non-exempt position
Reports to: Director of Analytics and Data – Philanthropy

Data Entry Specialist – Philanthropy: manages donor and patron records in cultural institution fundraising database while supporting critical data functions within CRM database. This role is essential to ensuring our organization engages effectively with our supporters and maintains data integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Data Entry and Gift Processing: Accurately input and update donor and patron information, process and batch gifts, and generate acknowledgment letters and receipts.
  • Data Maintenance and Cleanup: Audit and clean data regularly to resolve inconsistencies and ensure accuracy.
  • Database Management: Assist with data imports, exports, and integration between systems while adhering to organizational standards.
  • Reporting and Support: Provide timely and accurate reports for fundraising and donor engagement, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection standards.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in data entry and database management, preferably with Raiser’s Edge and Spektrix.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
  • Excellent communication skills and discretion with sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in non-profit, arts, or cultural organizations.
  • Knowledge of fundraising and donor stewardship principles.
  • Basic understanding of financial reporting and CRM integration.

What We Offer:

  • A collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Opportunities to grow your skills and expertise within an art and cultural environment.
  • Competitive compensation based on experience.

Location: in person in East Hampton, New York, hybrid or fully remote position.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience, starting at $28 per hour.

Please include a cover letter with your resume and send to Kristin Eberstadt, Director of Philanthropy, at keberstadt@guildhall.org.

Frequently cited statistics show that women and people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they think they meet 100% of the criteria. Guild Hall encourages you to apply if you meet many but not all the criteria and feel you may be a good fit for the role. Guild Hall is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In addition, Guild Hall will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Guild Hall is an equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

ABOUT GUILD HALL

OUR MISSION: Guild Hall is the cultural heart of the East End: a museumperforming arts, and education center, founded in 1931. We invite everyone to experience the endless possibilities of the arts: to open minds to what art can be; inspire creativity and conversation; and have fun. 

Guild Hall presents more than 200 programs and hosts 60,000 visitors each year. The Museum holds six to eight exhibitions, ranging from the historical to the contemporary, and focuses on artists who have an affiliation with the Hamptons. The Theater produces more than 100 programs―including plays, concerts, dance, screenings, simulcasts, and literary readings―from the classics to new works. In addition to these endeavors, Guild Hall supports the next generation of artists with in-school and on-site Learning + New Works programs.