Published: February 13, 2026 Collections Assistant, Jobs
American Museum of Natural History https://www.amnh.org/ The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Mammalogy department…
Published: December 1, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs
Brown University https://herbarium.brown.edu/ The Brown University Herbarium in Providence, Rhode Island is hiring a part-time (26 hours/week) Curatorial Assistant. Apply here: https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/staff-careers-brown/job/Bio-Med-Center/Herbarium-Curatorial-Assistant_REQ205146 The Brown University Herbarium contains approximately 120,000 specimens, many of which are significant to New England botanical history. Recently, the collection has acquired two large sets of uncurated vascular plant specimens and fungi…
Published: November 20, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs
California Academy of Sciences https://www.calacademy.org/ About the California Academy of Sciences The California Academy of Sciences is a globally renowned scientific and cultural institution located in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Home to a world-class planetarium, aquarium, research center, and natural history museum—all under one living roof—our mission is to regenerate the…
Published: November 17, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs
University of Tennessee, Knoxville https://www.utk.edu/ Job Description Reporting to the Curator of Natural History – Malacology, the Malacology Collections Specialist manages all aspects of the Paul W. Parmalee Malacological Collection, which is the official authoritative reference collection of freshwater and terrestrial mollusks in Tennessee, by overseeing documentation, safety, access, and direct care. The museum is…
Published: November 7, 2025 Collections Assistant, Collections Manager, Jobs
University of Tennessee, Knoxville https://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/ Job Description Reporting to the Curator of Natural History – Malacology, the Malacology Collections Specialist manages all aspects of the Paul W. Parmalee Malacological Collection, which is the official authoritative reference collection of freshwater and terrestrial mollusks in Tennessee, by overseeing documentation, safety, access, and direct care. The museum is…
Published: October 14, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs
University of Michigan https://umich.edu/ How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/269560/plant-mounter-ii Job Summary WHO WE…
Published: October 8, 2025 Collections Assistant, Digitization, Jobs
Science Museum of Minnesota https://new.smm.org/ Description Join our Biology Department team as the Mollusk Collection Lab Tech I and help us digitize and make accessible a collection of ~9,000 Minnesota mollusk specimens and their records. The Mollusk Collection Lab Tech I executes the organization and digitization of the Biology Collection’s mollusk specimens, especially those collected in Minnesota.…
Published: September 23, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs
Royal Ontario Museum https://www.rom.on.ca/ WHO WE ARECanada’s largest and most comprehensive museum, ROM, is home to a world-class collection of artworks, cultural objects and natural history specimens featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. As the country’s preeminent field research institute and an international leader in new discoveries, ROM plays a vital role in advancing…
Published: September 16, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs, Preparator
Bruce Museum https://brucemuseum.org/ Title: Collections Move PreparatorStatus: Full-time, hourly, 20-month appointment with possibility of extensionReports to: Collections Registrar and Collections Move ManagerSupervises: N/ASalary range: $50,000-$60,000, commensurate with experience OverviewThe Collections Move Preparator will be a member of the Collections Move team who are responsible for overseeing a major relocation and rehousing initiative of the Bruce…
Published: August 27, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs
ExpiredAmerican Museum of Natural History https://www.amnh.org/ The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is…
Published: July 28, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs
Baylor University https://www.baylor.edu/ Baylor University is seeking a Living Collections Specialist which enhances the education and enjoyment of the Mayborn Museum’s visitors by ensuring the health and welfare of the museum’s Living Collection through quality care, appropriate habitats, and nutritious diets. The ideal candidate will possess a basic Biology/Ecology/Environmental Science background, enjoy working with animals,…
Published: July 9, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs
American Museum of Natural History, Institute for Comparative Genomics https://www.amnh.org/research/institute-comparative-genomics Position Title: Curatorial Assistant The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of…
Published: June 19, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs, Operations
Yale Peabody Museum 95090BR University Job Title Materials Assistant 2 Bargaining Unit L34 – Local 34 (Yale Union Group) Time Type Full time Duration Type Regular Compensation Grade Labor Grade D Wage Ranges Click here to see our Wage Ranges Searchable Job Family Service Total # of hours to be worked: 37.5 Work Week Standard (M-F equal…
Published: June 4, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs, Public Outreach
History Museum at the Castle – https://myhistorymuseum.org/ Position: Museum Specialist – Natural History ProgrammingClassification: Temporary (1 year), Full-TimeSalary: $50,000 – $55,000Hours: 40 hours weeklySupervisor: Executive DirectorOversees: Interns, volunteers Position Summary:The History Museum seeks a Museum Specialist in Natural History Programming. The successful candidate will help move the natural history collection currently housed at the Weis…
Published: June 4, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs, Public Outreach
History Museum at the Castle https://myhistorymuseum.org/ Position: Museum Specialist – Natural History ProgrammingClassification: Temporary (1 year), Full-TimeSalary: $50,000 – $55,000Hours: 40 hours weeklySupervisor: Executive DirectorOversees: Interns, volunteers Position Summary:The History Museum seeks a Museum Specialist in Natural History Programming. The successful candidate will help move the natural history collection currently housed at the Weis Earth…
Published: May 23, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs
ExpiredAmerican Museum of Natural History https://www.amnh.org/ The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Invertebrate Paleontology…
Published: May 21, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs, NAGPRA
National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution https://naturalhistory.si.edu/ Job description: The National Museum of Natural History is seeking an experienced candidate to fill the Museum Specialist (Natural Science) position responsible for independently conducting research on the provenance of museum objects, coordinate the provenance research for the NMNH and coordinate the Shared Stewardship and Ethical Returns…
Published: May 2, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs
Closing: May 15, 2025
Yale Peabody Museum https://peabody.yale.edu/ The Yale Peabody Museum is pleased to announce a job opening for a Museum Assistant in its Entomology Division. This is a permanent, full time position and an opportunity to join a growing entomology collection in an academic setting that is a vibrant component of Yale University’s natural history museum. The…
Published: April 22, 2025 Collections Assistant, Digitization, Jobs
American Museum of Natural History amnh.org Position Title: Imaging and Georeferencing Technician Department: Ornithology – 018 Position Summary: The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through…
Published: April 7, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs
Royal Ontario Museum https://www.rom.on.ca/ WHO WE ARECanada’s largest and most comprehensive museum, ROM, is home to a world-class collection of artworks, cultural objects and natural history specimens featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. As the country’s preeminent field research institute and an international leader in new discoveries, ROM plays a vital role in advancing…
Published: March 14, 2025 Collections Assistant, Jobs, Research Position
Closing: April 4, 2025
Bat Conservation International https://www.batcon.org/ Bat Conservation International Southwest USA Status: Full-time, exempt Reports to: Cultural Resource Coordinator (Autumn Cool) Key Relationships: Restoration Team, Habitat Protection & Restoration Program, Conservation Department Salary: $60,000–$64,000 per year BCI and our Mission Bat Conservation International (BCI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ending bat extinctions worldwide, seeks a full-time…
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