Published: June 1, 2026 Curator, Jobs
Closing: June 19, 2026
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History https://naturalhistory.si.edu/ Closing Date: June 19, 2026Position Type: Trust FundAppointment Type: Temporary, Not-To-Exceed (NTE) 4 YearsSchedule: Full TimeDuty Location: Washington, DC Compensation: $102,415 – $133,142 / year OVERVIEW Come join a dedicated and creative team at an exceptional time for the Smithsonian, an institution with a bold vision for the future:…
Lindsay Wildlife Experience https://lindsaywildlife.org/ The Position Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a member of the senior management team, the Curator of Education and Visitor Engagement is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a diverse set of educational programs and strategies to serve the museum’s audiences and support the sustainability and…
Published: May 29, 2026 Databases/IT, Digitization, Jobs
National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution https://naturalhistory.si.edu/ OPEN DATE: May 28, 2026 CLOSING DATE: June 12, 2026 (This job will close once 150 applications are received which may be sooner than the closing date). POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary, NTE 4…
Published: May 28, 2026 Collections Assistant, Digitization, Jobs
Closing: June 10, 2026
Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History https://naturalhistory.si.edu/ OPEN DATE: May 27, 2026 CLOSING DATE: June 10, 2026 (This job will close once 150 applications are received, which may be sooner than the closing date). POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary, NTE 4 years PROMOTION POTENTIAL: No SCHEDULE: Full Time DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC …
Yale Peabody Museum https://peabody.yale.edu/ Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at…
Published: May 26, 2026 Jobs, Preparator
Closing: June 1, 2026
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is pleased to announce that we are recruiting for a skilled Fossil Preparator who is passionate about public engagement to join the SECU DinoLab team in Raleigh, NC. Located in the heart of the Research Triangle, this opportunity offers the chance to…
Published: May 26, 2026 Jobs, Lab Manager, Preparator
Closing: May 27, 2026
Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History https://naturalhistory.si.edu/ Supervisory FossiLab Manager at the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History – application window closes 5/27. This is an IS-12 Trust position to supervise the fossil preparator staff team and fossil preparation volunteers, as well as fellows, affiliates, and interns in the fossil preparation laboratories of…
Published: May 26, 2026 Curator, Jobs
Denver Museum of Nature & Science https://www.dmns.org/ Are you interested in doing research and collections work in a highly collaborative and outwardly focused museum environment? We are looking for a rising star to collaborate with us to propel new and existing museum scholarship. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) invites applications for the…
Published: May 18, 2026 Jobs, NAGPRA
Closing: June 12, 2026
Denver Museum of Nature & Science https://www.dmns.org/ The Denver Museum of Nature & Science seeks candidates for the role of Indigenous Affairs Specialist. This role is designed for a strategic advocate and compliance expert who will serve as the primary bridge between the Museum and Indigenous communities. The position oversees legal repatriation mandates under NAGPRA (Native…
Sternberg Museum of Natural History https://sternberg.fhsu.edu/ Job Description The Sternberg Museum Collections Manager/Curator is responsible for the preservation and growth of the six zoology collections: 1) mammals, 2) reptiles and amphibians, 3) fishes, 4) aquatic invertebrates, 5) birds, and 6) insects. Collections Manager/Curator supervises 2-3 curatorial assistants. Along with collections management, this person will provide…
Published: May 13, 2026 Announcements, News
We’re pleased to share several important updates about the SPNHC 2026 Annual Conference, including an extension of the abstract submission deadline to May 31 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. This historic meeting—the first SPNHC Conference to be held on the African continent—will take place September 7–11, 2026, in Cape Town, South Africa, and will be hosted…
Published: May 5, 2026 Curator, Jobs
Staatliches Museum für Naturkunde Stuttgart https://www.museumfuernaturkunde.berlin/en/ Das Staatliche Museum für Naturkunde Stuttgart (SMNS) zählt zu den größten und beliebtesten Naturkundemuseen Deutschlands. Als modernes Forschungsmuseum verstehen wir uns als Brücke zwischen Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft und bieten eine lebendige Plattform für Dialog und Austausch. Innovation entsteht bei uns dort, wo Spitzenforschung auf unsere einzigartige Sammlung und kreative…
Published: April 22, 2026 Deadlines, News
Application Deadline: June 1, 2026, Close of Business (COB) Your Local Time The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) is offering travel grants for the 2026 SPNHC Annual Meeting, https://spnhc.org/spnhc-2026-south-africa/. Applicants must be members of the Society or apply for membership before the application will be accepted. While any SPNHC member may…
Published: April 20, 2026 News
Be part of the first SPNHC Conference to be held on the African continent. Join us in Cape Town, South Africa, September 7–11, 2026, for the Annual Meeting hosted by Iziko Museums South Africa. The response to our call for sessions and workshops was overwhelming. The program will feature 15 sessions and symposia as part of the…
Published: April 18, 2026 Collections Manager, Jobs
Closing: May 1, 2026
National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution https://naturalhistory.si.edu/ We are looking for exceptional candidates to apply for the Supervisory position of Lead Collections Manager (GS-13) in the Department of Paleobiology at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. This person will oversee all aspects of the collections in our department, which houses more than 42…
Published: April 18, 2026 Conservator, Jobs
Denver Museum of Nature & Science https://dmns.org/ Have you ever wanted the opportunity to shape the future of conservation science at a world-renowned museum? The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) invites applications for the position of Museum Conservation Scientist to lead analytical research, conservation science initiatives, and preservation strategies for collections at the Denver Museum of…
Published: April 18, 2026 Conservator, Jobs
Denver Museum of Nature & Science https://dmns.org/ Have you ever wanted to manage a conservation lab at a world-renowned museum? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you lead and motivate a team? The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) invites applications for the position of Conservation Laboratory Manager. This position serves as…
Published: April 17, 2026 Conservator, Jobs
Closing: April 22, 2026
Manitoba Museum https://manitobamuseum.ca/ General Reporting to the Senior Conservator, the Assistant Conservator is responsible for supporting the conservation of the Museum’s large and diverse collections of artifacts and specimens, as well as the Museum’s dioramas, galleries and exhibitions. This is achieved through an established program of preventive maintenance, remedial treatments, and the internal communication of…
Published: April 9, 2026 Collections Manager, Jobs
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History https://naturalhistory.si.edu/ The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History has an opening for a full-time Supervisory Museum Specialist, who will serve as the Lead Collections Manager for the United States National Herbarium. The Department of Botany seeks candidates with demonstrated expertise in, and a commitment to, the care and use…
Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium https://shellmuseum.org/ Summary of Opportunity The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium (BMNSM&A) seeks qualified applicants for the position of Science Director and Curator to oversee the care and management of the Museum’s scientific collection of shells and other specimens, lead the institution’s work in research and publication, and help…
Published: April 1, 2026 Collections Assistant, Jobs
Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology https://www.mcz.harvard.edu/ Company Description By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard’s world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join the Harvard Faculty of…
Published: March 30, 2026 Education, Jobs, Public Outreach
Sam Noble Museum of Natural History To Apply: https://jobs.ou.edu/ Job Description The Coordinator of Membership and Community Engagement administers the museum’s stewardship program, identifies and implements strategies to manage and grow membership, migrates members to increased levels of support, organizes member and donor events, and in partnership with the OU Foundation may assist in coordinating…
Published: March 24, 2026 Exhibits, Jobs
American Museum of Natural History 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’s Exhibition…
University of Michigan Museum of Paleontology https://lsa.umich.edu/paleontology How to Apply Interested applicants should provide a cover letter detailing their specific interest in the position, CV, and contact information for three references. Apply here: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/apply/275310 Mission Statement The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in…
Published: March 11, 2026 Announcements, News
Introduction While many of us are still shivering through winter, we are delighted to share exciting news from a very sunny South African. Preparations are well underway for the 41st SPNHC Annual Meeting, taking place 7-11 September 2026, in Cape Town, South Africa, proudly hosted by Iziko Museums of South Africa at the Iziko South…
Published: February 25, 2026 Internships, Jobs
Closing: March 13, 2026
Pioneer Trails Regional Museum https://ptrm.org/ Pioneer Trails Regional Museum in Bowman, ND is seeking a summer intern to work in the department of Paleontology. With preference to students specializing in biology, geology, or a related field, the positions are open to all students and recent graduates with a genuine interest and knowledge of paleontology, especially…
Published: February 23, 2026 Jobs, Teaching
University of Iowa https://museumstudies.sites.uiowa.edu/ The University of Iowa’s Classics and Religious Studies invites applications for a 100% Visiting Assistant Professor in Museum Studies for the 2026-2027 academic year. Duties of this position include teaching 4 classes per semester and includes one section of MUSM:2001 (Introduction to Museum Studies) each semester, as well as courses related…
Published: February 19, 2026 Jobs, Preparator
Prehistoric Museum at Utah State University https://eastern.usu.edu/prehistoric-museum/ Overview The Prehistoric Museum at Utah State University Eastern invites applications for a three-year, full-time fossil preparator position. This newly created position will spearhead the preparation of fossils from the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry (CLDQ) at Jurassic National Monument. Those fossils were collected during a mitigation project at the…
Published: February 18, 2026 News
We invite you to submit a proposal for an organized session at TDWG 2026 that reflects the work that TDWG does and the ways that collections and standards contribute to our understanding and documentation of biodiversity. We strongly encourage you to consider the conference theme: Research and Robot-ready Biodiversity Data Standards. Deadline for session proposals:…
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…
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