Job Listings
This page lists museum employment opportunities in Arizona only. For information on museums jobs outside of the state visit these websites:
American Association of Museums
American Association for State and Local History
Western Museum Association
Global Museum
National Council on Public History
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Onsite Experience Manager
Arizona Capitol Museum (Phoenix AZ)
Works in conjunction with the Virtual Experience Manager (VEM) to implement the content and set the standard for the Exhibits, Education, and Events programs. [1108]
Virtual Experience Manager
Arizona Capitol Museum (Phoenix AZ)
Works in conjunction with the Onsite Experience Manager (OEM) to manage the virtual visitors' experience through community outreach, website, social media networks, mobile applications, video, distance learning, and other electronic presentations. [1108]
Marketing Department Assistant Internship (10-15 hours/week)
Children’s Museum of Phoenix (Phoenix AZ)
Assist with marketing department daily tasks as well as helping with social media where you will aid in content creation, post scheduling, and social media strategy [1216]
Development Assistant Internship (10-20 hours/week)
Children's Museum of Phoenix (Phoenix AZ)
Assist with all facets of development activities [1216]
Senior Curator Of Archaeology
Western New Mexico University Museum, Silver City, New Mexico
Carry out research leading to interpretive exhibitions, publications and educational programming on, and to manage, support, care, and provide research access to the Museum's archaeological and associated collections. The position has the primary responsibility for compliance with the Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990. [1218]
Exhibit Developer/Curator (volunteer)
Scottsdale Police Museum (Scottsdale AZ)
Work with a dedicated group of volunteers to complete the development and installation of the newly expanded museum. Contact Christine Vassall at cvassall@scottsdaleaz.gov or 480-312-1922 [1228]
Outreach Educator
Challenger Space Center Arizona (Peoria AZ)
Responsible for developing and teaching outreach lessons to varied audiences. These programs will focus on STEM topics, including K-12 programs, family science programs, and additional community outreach programs aimed at the unique focus of the institute’s interest in space and planetary science. [0122]
Conservator
Musical Instrument Museum (Phoenix AZ)
Participate in the preparation of the museum’s collection of musical instruments and other objects for exhibition, conduct restoration as necessary, contribute to activities related to the collection’s preventive care, and assist with installation of objects. [0210]
Corporate Relations Manager
Musical Instrument Museum (Phoenix AZ)
Has primary accountability for raising sponsorship dollars from corporations. The expectation for this position is to secure cash support in excess of $500,000 per year from Phoenix-area, regional, and national sponsors. [0219]
Museum President and Director
Musical Instrument Museum (Phoenix AZ)
Provides administrative leadership and oversight of the museum; operates as a leader for all aspects of the museum’s operations; works closely with the Board of Directors to articulate and advance MIM’s mission and vision. [0219]
Vice President and Director of Scottsdale Public Art
Scottsdale Cultural Council (Scottsdale AZ)
Principal representative of SPA at the SCC and serves as liaison between the Scottsdale Public Art program and the Economic Vitality Office of the City of Scottsdale; responsible for the fulfillment of all public art City of Scottsdale contractual obligations. [0219]
Development Assistant, Circles of Support
Phoenix Art Museum (Phoenix AZ)
Provide administrative and project support to Circles of Support membership program. [0220]
Director of Marketing, Sales and Visitor Services
Arizona Aerospace Foundation (Tucson AZ)
Responsible for the marketing, advertising and public relations efforts of the Pima Air & Space Museum and the Titan Missile Museum including community outreach efforts, networking, publications, e-communications and media contact; also responsible for creating and implementing public special events and for supervising Group Sales, including banquet and tour package sales, and for maintaining visitor satisfaction by overseeing the vision, direction, and development of the Museum Store, Admissions and Membership at the Pima Air & Space Museum. [0220]
Associate Corporate Relations Officer
Phoenix Art Museum (Phoenix AZ)
Manage, expand, and steward corporate and business involvement and support of the Museum, including a corporate annual giving program, with an emphasis on gifts ranging from $1,500+ [0220]
Museum Collections Curator
City of Las Cruces (Las Cruces NM)
Performs specialized, professional work involving the conservation, documentation, storage, inspection, research, and acquisition of artifacts and works of art in the collections of the City’s four museums.
Weekend Public Programs Supervisor
Challenger Space Center Arizona (Peoria, AZ)
This is a management position that will oversee weekend operation duties at the Center while providing leadership to enable the best possible science education and customer service experience for events, tours, public programs, and science demonstrations. These programs will focus on STEM topic areas with the unique spotlight of the institute’s interest in space and planetary science. [0306]
Marketing and PR Director
West Valley Arts Council (Avondale IL)
Oversee marketing and communications for its nonprofit organization. Responsibilities include coordination and execution of e-blasts, website, social media, and traditional marketing and media materials. [0306]
Facilities Manager
Children’s Museum of Phoenix (Phoenix AZ)
Responsible for the general maintenance, building services, day to day security, visitor safety, minor construction projects, assisting staff and serving as liaison between the Museum and pertinent city departments as well as facility related vendors. [0306]
Facilities Supervisor
Phoenix Art Museum (Phoenix AZ)
Oversee the custodial, landscaping, and facility maintenance operations of the Museum to ensure a clean, well-maintained environment for its members, visitors, volunteers and staff. [0306]
Program Specialist, School Programs
Phoenix Art Museum (Phoenix AZ)
Assist with development, coordination, evaluation, and promotion of Museum education programs targeted to K-12 educators and pre-service teachers.
Events Coordinator (P/T)
Arizona Jewish Historical Society (Phoenix AZ)
Market and manage events at the newly restored Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center. [0315]
Director of Philanthropy
Western National Parks Association (Oro Valley AZ)
Plans, organizes and executes strategies to raise philanthropic funds from a variety of sources for WNPA and its beneficiaries. [0408]
Public Art Administrative Assistant
Scottsdale Cultural Council (Scottsdale AZ)
Responsible for assisting with the management of daily administration and operations [0408]
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