Careers

Overview

Help shape The Henry Ford’s legacy.

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At The Henry Ford, our purpose is to inspire people to learn from America’s traditions of ingenuity.
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Why Work at The Henry Ford?

From the Rosa Parks Bus to Edison’s Laboratory, can you imagine being inspired by your workplace every day?

At The Henry Ford, our purpose is to inspire people to learn from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation to help shape a better future. Our employees and volunteers work alongside one another driven by this shared purpose. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward.

In addition to being what The New York Times named “one of the world's coolest museums,” The Henry Ford is a one-of-a-kind place to explore and grow your career across a variety of industries, including guest relations, culinary arts, event sales, facility maintenance, education, business operations and much more.

Employees enjoy unique benefits, such as:

  • Free general admission to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village
  • Discounted ticket purchases for Giant Screen Experience and Ford Rouge Factory Tour
  • Discounted purchases in our restaurants and retail stores
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Access to our Employee Dining Room

Our volunteers receive special perks and there are additional benefits specific to full-time employees.

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Job Postings

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Internships

There are many ways to get involved in the work of The Henry Ford. We are pleased to be able to offer internships as well as other opportunities to conduct research and volunteer.
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Frequently Asked Questions

For any additional information, please fill out our Contact Us form and select 'Employment' under the Concern Type listings.

It is policy of The Henry Ford to prohibit discrimination in any employment, donor or volunteering opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, hire, employment, program participation, promotion, salary, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment or service as a volunteer) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This Policy applies to all of our employees, donors and volunteers to ensure that they are treated without discrimination.

Benefit Information: BCBS Transparency in Coverage

This required link to a machine-readable file is to provide health insurance pricing information that can be used by third parties, such as researchers and app developers to help consumers better understand the costs associated with their health care. While the link must reside on a public page, the third parties have special programs to read the data; the average person will likely not be able to access it. To learn more about transparency pricing visit www.cms.gov.

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Volunteer

Join us in inspiring others to learn from tradition and help shape a better future. As a volunteer at The Henry Ford, you can contribute to our community while also finding opportunities for self-development.

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Internships

Take the next step in your career with an internship at The Henry Ford.