Tag: Natural History Collections

Dean of Collections

Published: December 10, 2025    Administration, Jobs

American Museum of Natural History https://www.amnh.org/ The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) seeks an outstanding scholar and accomplished leader to serve as its next Dean of Collections (dean). This is an opportunity to lead the stewardship of one of the world’s most important natural history collections, ensuring its accessibility and relevance for generations to…

Collections Specialist, Malacology

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…

Collections Move Preparator

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Senior Museum Scientist, Paleobotany

Published: May 1, 2025    Collections Manager, Curator, Jobs

University of California, Berkeley Museum of Paleontology https://ucmp.berkeley.edu/ Senior Museum Scientist, Paleobotany (9722U) #77855 About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff. As a…

Natural History Curator

Published: March 26, 2025    Collections Manager, Curator, Exhibits, Jobs

South Carolina State Museum https://scmuseum.org/ Are you looking to be part of an innovative team of professionals dedicated to telling the stories of all South Carolinians? As the storytellers of South Carolina, the South Carolina State Museum (SCSM) strives to share the rich natural and cultural diversity of the state through its permanent collections, programs,…

Assistant to the Director

Published: February 13, 2025    Administration, Donations / Membership Development, Exhibits, Jobs, Operations, Public Outreach

Paleontological Research Institution https://www.priweb.org/ The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) is searching for a new Assistant to the Director, with a start date of June 1, 2025. Duties include assisting the Director of the Institution with all areas of administration and operations, including but not limited to: scheduling, office management, Board of Trustees relations, correspondence, and…