Museum Staff
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Sarah Abruzzi
Co-Executive Director, Operations
sabruzzi@longislandmuseum.org
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Joshua Ruff
Co-Executive Director, Collections & Programming
jruff@longislandmuseum.org
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CURATORIAL
Nina Sangimino
Curator
nsangimino@longislandmuseum.org
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Andrea Squeri
Collections Manager
asqueri@longislandmuseum.org
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Molly Munster
Assistant Collections Manager
mmcgirr@longislandmuseum.org
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Joe Esser
Director of Facilities /Exhibition Designer & Preparator
jesser@longislandmuseum.org
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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Lisa Unander
Director of Education
lunander@longislandmuseum.org
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Beth Chiarelli
Assistant Director of Education
bchiarelli@longislandmuseum.org
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Lynn Adler
Education & Community Programs Coordinator
ladler@longislandmuseum.org
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Samantha O’Rourke
Senior Museum Educator
sorourke@longislandmuseum.org
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Laura Yacoubi
Museum Educator
lyacoubi@longislandmuseum.org
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VISITORS CENTER
George Nossa
Manager of Gallery Attendants & Site Safety
gnossa@longislandmuseum.org
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Megan Witalis
Gift Shop & Visitor Services Manager
mwitalis@longislandmuseum.org
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DEVELOPEMENT
Elyce Winters
Development Manager
ewinters@longislandmuseum.org
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Danielle Reischman
Development Associate
dreischman@longislandmuseum.org
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Regina Miano
Manager of Special Events
rmiano@longislandmuseum.org
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Louise Anderson
Executive Assistant
landerson@longislandmuseum.org
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COMMUNICATIONS
Ellen Linnemann
Public Relations Manager
elinnemann@longislandmuseum.org
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Kristina Robles
Creative Content Manager
krobles@longislandmuseum.org
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BUSINESS OFFICE
Laurie Curiale
Director of Finance
lcuriale@longislandmuseum.org
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Anna Gass
Human Resources Administrator
agass@longislandmuseum.org
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Victor Morreale
Manager of Information Systems & Technology
vmorreale@longislandmuseum.org
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Olga Palenik
Accounting Associate
opalenik@longislandmuseum.org
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Karen Paquette
Accounting Assistant
kpaquette@longislandmuseum.org
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FACILITIES
Joe Esser
Director of Facilities /Exhibition Designer & Preparator
jesser@longislandmuseum.org
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Jack Abruzzi
Facilities Assistant
jabruzzi@longislandmuseum.org
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Bill Bernard
Maintenance Mechanic
bbernard@longislandmuseum.org
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Danny Hernandez
Facilities Assistant
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Christopher Wallkam
Custodian
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Contact Information
Long Island Museum
1200 Route 25A; Stony Brook, NY 11790
Phone: (631) 751-0066
FAX : (631) 751-0353
General information email: mail@longislandmuseum.org
Media inquiries: elinnemann@longislandmuseum.org
Research inquiries: mail@longislandmuseum.org
To request images for use, please visit our collections database and follow the instructions for image use or contact our Collections Manager.
Please note: Long Island Museum curators cannot provide appraisals for historical objects or works of art. The best way to find qualified appraisers within your area who specialize in the type of art or object you seek valuation for is by visiting the Appraisers Association of America’s website.
Career Opportunities
Join our team of creative, kind, and hardworking professionals! Below lists the positions currently open at The Long Island Museum.
Manager of Donor Engagement
Part-Time, Non-Exempt | Immediate Opening
Hours/Schedule: 28 hours per week structured as 4 days per week (7 working hours per day). Core Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00AM – 5:00 PM. Exact daily schedules offer flexibility, though occasional evening or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs. Breaks: Includes a daily unpaid break (30 to 60 minutes). Note: This role is temporarily adjusted to 26.5 hours per week for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
Salary Range: $30- $32/hour
Benefits: Voluntary 403(b) and PTO
Position Posting Date: September 29, 2026
Start Date: Position to be filled immediately; starting as soon as possible.
The Long Island Museum (LIM) is seeking an experienced, strategic, and relationship-oriented Manager of Donor Engagement to join our Development team. This senior fundraising professional will play a key role in advancing the Museum’s annual and long-term fundraising goals through major gifts, institutional giving, donor stewardship, and strategic development initiatives.
Working closely with the Co-Executive Director, Operations, Co-Executive Director, Collections & Programming, Board of Trustees, and Development team, the Manager will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and prospects, while supporting capital, endowment, and special fundraising efforts. The position will also help strengthen the Museum’s donor pipeline, fundraising strategies, and board and volunteer engagement.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of nonprofit fundraising experience
- A proven record of success securing major gifts
- Experience developing donor relationships and managing a portfolio of prospects
- Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Experience working collaboratively with senior leadership and volunteers
- Familiarity with CRM systems, fundraising analytics, and development best practices
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Experience with museums, the arts, or educational/cultural organizations is preferred.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned fundraising professional to make a meaningful impact on the future of a regional cultural institution with more than 85 years of history, while helping build the philanthropic support that sustains LIM’s exhibitions, collections, education programs, and community engagement.
To apply: Please fill out the form and submit a resume and cover letter at https://forms.gle/qV3URwSMHSsdBg3n7
Any offer of employment will be contingent on the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check performed by an outside vendor. For additional information, please contact Anna Gass, Human Resources Administrator at agass@longislandmuseum.org. The Long Island Museum is an equal opportunity employer.


