Exhibit Projects Manager

Published: September 3, 2025    Exhibits, Jobs, Program/Project Manager

Virginia Museum of Natural History https://www.vmnh.net/ Role Title: PR & Mktg Spec IIMinimum starting salary: $55,000Pay Band: 4Location: Martinsville, Virginia About this PositionAn exceptional job opportunity with the Virginia Museum of Natural History (VMNH) is now available. The Exhibit Projects Manager will oversee the Virginia Museum of Natural History’s exhibits and graphic design program, serving as…

Data Collections Database Assistant

Published: August 27, 2025    Collections Assistant, Jobs

Expired

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 Museum is…

Research Botanist

Published: August 22, 2025    Jobs, Research Position

Closing: October 31, 2025

Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) https://fwbg.org/ The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden (FWBG) seeks a highly motivated Research Botanist with a primary focus on plant systematics and complementary interests in floristics, ecology, and/or conservation. Research incorporating a combination of scientific collections, field work, and genomics is preferred.…

History Curator

Published: August 22, 2025    Curator, Jobs

Closing: October 1, 2025

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) https://nhm.org/ Commensurate on experience, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) seeks an Assistant Curator, Associate Curator, OR Curator to lead its research on the history of Southern California, oversee its collections, and provide content for a variety of public programs. The successful candidate will…

Geoscience Data and Collections

Published: August 20, 2025    Archivist, Collections Manager, Jobs

Job Posting Title: RESA III – Geoscience Data and Collections Engineer/GeoscientistHiring Department: Bureau of Economic GeologyPosition Open To: All ApplicantsWeekly Scheduled Hours: 40FLSA Status: ExemptEarliest Start Date: ImmediatelyPosition Duration: Expected to Continue The Resource Center at the Bureau of Economic Geology (Bureau) houses an extensive archive of geologic information dating back to the 1870s. This…

Mammal Specimen Preparation

Published: August 19, 2025    Best Practices, Specimen and Material Type, Specimen and Object Preparation, Wiki Home, Zoology Collections

Statement of Purpose These links and documents contain information about mammalogy specimen preparation. Contributors Andrea M. Carrillo Introduction Mammal specimens are prepared in multiple formats depending on anticipated collection needs and utility. Study skins and skulls are the standard method of preparation in Mammalogy Collections, though complete skeletons, fluid-preparations, and other preparation methods are also…

Curator and Researcher for Marine Ichthyology

Published: August 15, 2025    Curator, Jobs, Research Position

Ocean Museum Germany https://www.deutsches-meeresmuseum.de/ The Ocean Museum Germany (Deutsches Meeresmuseum) is looking for candidates in the Research Department to fill a position of Curator and Researcher (m/f/d) for Marine Ichthyology. For many people, the ocean is a place of longing. For us, it is at the centre of our daily work. The Ocean Museum Germany…

Curator and Researcher for Marine Invertebrates

Published: August 15, 2025    Curator, Jobs, Research Position

Ocean Museum Germany https://www.deutsches-meeresmuseum.de/ The Ocean Museum Germany (Deutsches Meeresmuseum) is looking for candidates in the Research Department to fill a position of Curator and Researcher (m/f/d) for Marine Invertebrates. For many people, the ocean is a place of longing. For us, it is at the centre of our daily work. The Ocean Museum Germany…

Researcher, Collection Infrastructure

Published: August 8, 2025    Jobs, Research Position

Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (MfN) https://www.museumfuernaturkunde.berlin/en Our Mission: Discovering and describing life and earth – with people, through dialogue.The Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (MfN) is an excellent and integrated research museum of the Leibniz Association with an international reputation and globally networked research infrastructure. It is active in three closely interlinked fields: collection-based research, collection development and…

Natural History Conservator

Published: July 30, 2025    Conservator, Jobs

Experienced Freelance Natural History Conservator needed for a 2/3 month project. Mid August start. Generous day rate, all expenses paid. Middle East location. Please contact sharmanharriet@gmail.com with CV or call anytime +447868226680 Harriet Sharman————————— | Senior Conservation Consultant | InternationalBA (Hons) PGDIP Cons M: (+44) 7868226680E: sharmanharriet@gmail.comL: www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-sharman

Director of Research, Collections, and Exhibitions & Chief Curator

Published: July 28, 2025    Curator, Jobs

Manitoba Museum www.manitobamuseum.ca Your adventure starts here! The Manitoba Museum is the province’s number one paid tourist attraction, enjoying a strong and meaningful relationship with Manitobans and visitors from afar. As a non-profit/charitable institution, The Manitoba Museum sees over 300,000 on-site visitors annually, including more than 80,000 students. The Museum includes the award-winning Museum Galleries,…

Living Collections Specialist

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,…

Curatorial Associate, Anthropology

Published: July 22, 2025    Collections Manager, 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 Anthropology Division…

Paleobiology Defragmentation Project Manager

Published: July 11, 2025    Jobs, Program/Project Manager

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History http://naturalhistory.si.edu/ The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Department of Paleobiology is seeking one, full time, independent contractor to assist with project management and provide logistical support for the Paleobiology Defragmentation Project. The contract period is for 1912 hours for 12 months, plus one (1) option year of 1912…

Anthropology Collections Manager

Published: July 9, 2025    Collections Manager, Jobs

University of Reno, Nevada https://www.unr.edu/ The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact…

Curatorial Assistant

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…

Postgraduate Associate in Museum Collections Assessment and Materials Analysis

Published: June 24, 2025    Conservator, Jobs

Yale Peabody Museum (https://peabody.yale.edu/), Yale Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (https://ipch.yale.edu/) The Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (IPCH) and the Yale Peabody Museum (YPM) are seeking a postgraduate associate for a one-year, full-time position to contribute to a collaborative project to study the risks associated with hazardous materials in the museum’s…

Director of Public Programs

Published: June 19, 2025    Education, Exhibits, Jobs, Program/Project Manager, Public Outreach

Yale Peabody Museum https://peabody.yale.edu/ Apply here: Job number: 95240BR University Job Title: Director of Public Programs, YPM Bargaining Unit: None – Not included in the union (Yale Union Group) Time Type: Full time Duration Type: Regular Compensation Grade: Galleries & Museums Compensation Grade Profile: Director of Public Programs, YPM (27) Wage Ranges: Click here to see our…

Operations Assistant

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…

Presentation of the Carolyn L. Rose Award to Suzanne Boyer McLaren

Published: June 16, 2025    Articles, News

Russell D. “Tim” WhiteYale Peabody Museum (retired)Tim White Museum Consulting LLC At the 2025 annual meeting of the Society, the Carolyn L. Rose Award was presented to Suzanne Boyer McLaren from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Sue is the tenth recipient of the award. The Carolyn L. Rose Award is our Society’s highest honor…

Collections Manager, Recent Invertebrates

Published: June 16, 2025    Collections Manager, Jobs

Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/ Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus Schedule: Full-time Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-5, occasional evenings and weekends Work Type: Onsite Salary Range: Targeted salary $39,500 annually based on experience Benefits Provided: Yes Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter Application Instructions To apply, go to: https://jobs.ou.edu/ and apply for Job Number 251244…

Collection Manager – Marine Invertebrates

Published: June 11, 2025    Collections Manager, Jobs

Florida Biodiversity Collection https://myfwc.com/research/saltwater/specimen-collections/ The Florida Biodiversity Collection at the Florida Wildlife Research Institute is now hiring for a collection manager of our Marine Invertebrate Collection. The posting can be found here: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job-invite/854418/. The listing text also follows this message, below the email signature. Applications will be accepted  through June 20, 2025, and must be…

Associate Curator of Invertebrate Zoology

Published: June 11, 2025    Curator, Jobs

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History https://www.sbnature.org/ The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is seeking an Associate Curator in Invertebrate Zoology [non Entomology]. This is a full time, exempt position.  Responsible for the continued development, identification and research use of these collections, being predominantly marine and terrestrial mollusks, of over two million specimens, with…

Museum Specialist – Programming

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…

Museum Specialist – Collections

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…

Senior Collections Lead

Published: June 3, 2025    Collections Manager, Jobs

University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge https://www.museums.cam.ac.uk/museums/museum-zoology Full-time, fixed term for four years (in the first instance). Salary: £35,116-£45,413 The Senior Collections Lead’s primary responsibility is to manage the team responsible for Collections Management, Care, and Conservation; whilst also playing a significant role in the delivery of this work, particularly in areas of collections management. You…

Postdoctoral Fellow in Paleontology

Published: June 2, 2025    Jobs, Research Position

Milwaukee Public Museum https://www.mpm.edu/ The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) seeks a postdoctoral fellow (postdoc) to assist with a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded project titled “Collaborative Research: BoCP Implementation: Using the Past to Predict the Future: How Physiology and other Functional Traits Determine Survival/Extinction in W. Atlantic Mollusks.” The position is dependent upon continued NSF support…

Head of Anthropology Collections

Published: May 24, 2025    Jobs

Yale Peabody Museum https://peabody.yale.edu/ The Head of Anthropology Collections oversees the day-to-day stewardship, use, and development of the resources of Anthropology Division and supervises divisional staff. The position will provide a unified vision for the responsible care, stewardship, and improvement of the cultural collections and databases, while conducting research and facilitating research by the public…

Project Conservator

Published: May 23, 2025    Conservator, Jobs

Carnegie Museum of Natural History https://carnegiemuseums.org/ *still accepting applications* Carnegie Museum of Natural History, one of the four Carnegie Museums, is among the top natural history museums in the country. It maintains, preserves, and interprets an extraordinary collection of artifacts, objects, and scientific specimens used to broaden understanding of evolution, conservation, and biodiversity. Carnegie Museum…

Museum Specialist (Invertebrate Paleontology)

Published: May 23, 2025    Collections Assistant, Jobs

Expired

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 Invertebrate Paleontology…