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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 for State and Local History
National Council on Public History
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In the interests of transparency and equity in hiring MAA will only post job descriptions that include salary ranges.
Job postings will remain on this site for two months, unless an earlier application deadline is provided by the employer
Assistant Park Manager
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park (Yuma AZ)
All aspects of the visitor experience including customer service, staff supervision, working in the gift shop, merchandise management, staging and sales, program development, tours, exhibit curation, facility cleaning and maintenance, and assisting with privately hosted event. Salary: $49,920-$58,240. [1106]
Education Programs Coordinator
Sharlot Hall Museum (Prescott AZ)
The Education Coordinator plays a central role in designing, organizing, and implementing the museum's educational programs for K-12, youth, family audiences, and other outreach efforts. Salary: $21-$24/hour. [1112]
Museum Program Assistant
Tempe History Museum (Tempe AZ)
Support museum public programming, events and visitor services, including rental activities. Tasks range from set-up event furniture and equipment, troubleshooting presentation tech, and providing oversight for the facility to greeting visitors at the reception desk and processing museum store sales. This position is scheduled on an on-call basis for coverage on weekends, evenings and weekdays in coordination with the museum events schedule and the successful applicant’s schedule. Salary: $18.55 per hour; up to 19 hours per week from November. [1114]
Museum Educators
Tempe History Museum (Tempe AZ)
Assist with tours and events for adults and children at Tempe History Museum and our historic houses. Salary: $18.55 per hour (up to 15 hours per week) anticipated from November through March. Send resume and cover letter to museum@tempe.gov or deliver to Tempe History Museum, 809 E Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282. [1114]
Events Facilitator
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation/Taliesin West (Scottsdale AZ)
Responsible for implementation of internal and external event production and operations at Taliesin West in Scottsdale, including private and public events. Applicants must have the ability and willingness to work nights and weekends; typical schedule for event attendance/coordination is 2 p.m.– 12 a.m. but adjusts to meet the event schedule set in advance as well as the needs of the various internal and external programming. Weekly schedules will vary, but in total are expected to total approximately 30-35 hours per week for a seasonal period that runs from October through May. Targeted rate of pay: $17/hour. [1122]
Collections Assistant
Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona (Tucson AZ)
Responsible for providing user and collection-supporting services, e.g. paging/reshelving, shifting, inventorying, etc. Salary: $53,039 - $66,299 [1204]
Director
African American Museum of Southern Arizona (AAMSAZ), University of Arizona (Tucson AZ)
Summary of duties: Lead daily operations of museum; Drive Fundraising & Revenue Growth in Partnership with the community and university; Educational programming; Provide Strategic Leadership for the museum in Partnership with the Board. One direct report and interns to operate and function and resides under the Research Innovation and Impact department at the University of Arizona. Salary range: $59,404 - $74,254 [1204]
Assistant or Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block (Tucson AZ)
Create a dynamic program for the museum’s collections and activities in modern art (late-19th to late-20th century) as well as contemporary art (art from 1970 to the present). Salary: $50,000-$60,000. [1215]
Executive Director/CEO
Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center, Arizona Jewish Historical Society (Phoenix AZ)
Craft a comprehensive staffing and operational plan, including shaping exhibit content and design, overseeing installations, curating the artifact collection, and developing curriculum and programming specifically designed for middle and high school students. Additionally, the CEO will collaborate with the AZJHS’s Board of Directors and donors to ensure the institution’s long-term financial health and growth. Targeted salary range: $175,000–$200,000. [1226]
Deputy Director
Arizona Commission on the Arts (Phoenix AZ)
In partnership with the Executive Director, establishes a policy and service agenda and provides direction to agency grants, programs, initiatives, and operations, maintaining knowledge of trends, external resources, and opportunities. Salary: $85,000. [0104]
Deadline: January 31, 2025
Associate Curator, Bernard and Jeanette Schmidt Curator of Latin American Art
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block (Tucson AZ)
Responsible for managing, developing, and presenting the Latin American Art Collection, which includes Spanish Colonial, post-Colonial, Modern and Contemporary, and folk art collections, with emphasis on Art of Ancient Americas. Salary: $60-$75,000. [0106]
To have a listing added to this page please e-mail the information to azmuseums@gmail.com. The listing should include a brief description of the position and a link to a full description on the organization's website. All job listings must include a salary range. Job listings will remain on the MAA Website for 60 days unless otherwise requested.