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City of Mesa, AZ

Museum Curator

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$75K - $102K/yr

The Museum Curator develops, interprets, evaluates, communicates, and curates the collections of the Arizona Museum for Natural History for the fields of natural and social sciences. Responsibilities ...

City of Mesa

Museum Curator

Mesa, AZ

$75K - $102K/yr

The Museum Curator develops, interprets, evaluates, communicates, and curates the collections of the Arizona Museum for Natural History for the fields of natural and social sciences. Responsibilities ...

National Park Service

Museum Technician

Tucson, AZ · On-site +1

$51K - $66K/yr

Conduct inventories of museum collections and accessions and assist with annual museum reporting. * Prepare information for museum records research requests. * Complete research on museum objects.

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City of Mesa

Museum Exhibitions Coordinator

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$64K - $88K/yr

This class is distinguished from the curator staff by the absence of responsibilities for acquisition or care of collections. This class is supervised by a Museum Administrator or Museum Curator.

City of Mesa, AZ

Museum Exhibitions Coordinator

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$64K - $88K/yr

This class is distinguished from the curator staff by the absence of responsibilities for acquisition or care of collections. This class is supervised by a Museum Administrator or Museum Curator.

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To excel in a Museum Collections role, you need a solid background in art history, museum studies, or a related field along with experience in collection management. Familiarity with collection management software such as TMS (The Museum System), barcoding tools, and proper handling and cataloging techniques is vital. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication are important soft skills for managing and documenting artifacts. These attributes are crucial for ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of museum collections and for collaborating successfully with curators and other staff.

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A Collections Museum job involves managing, preserving, and organizing artifacts, artworks, or historical objects within a museum. Professionals in this role ensure proper documentation, storage, and conservation of collection items. They may also collaborate with curators, researchers, and educators to make collections accessible to the public through exhibitions and programs. Strong attention to detail and knowledge of preservation techniques are essential in this field.

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Professionals in museum collections management spend much of their day cataloging and documenting new acquisitions, conducting regular condition checks, and arranging proper storage of artifacts. They frequently collaborate with curators, conservators, and exhibition teams to prepare pieces for display and to ensure collections are maintained according to industry standards. Other responsibilities include managing database records, preparing objects for loans or travel, and responding to research requests from both internal staff and the public. This role requires a balance of hands-on work with physical objects and administrative tasks that support the long-term integrity of the museum’s holdings.

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Museum Curator

City of Mesa, AZ

Mesa, AZ • On-site

$75K - $102K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

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Job description

Salary: $75,033.30 - $102,518.83 Annually
Location : PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 17463
Department: (H400)Arts and Culture
Opening Date: 06/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description/Duties
The current vacancy is in the Arizona Museum of Natural History; however, this recruitment will also be used to establish an eligible list for possible future vacancies in other assignment areas.
The first review of
all applications will be on Monday, July 6, 2026.
The Museum Curator develops, interprets, evaluates, communicates, and curates the collections of the Arizona Museum for Natural History for the fields of natural and social sciences. Responsibilities include: developing and implementing procedures of a general curatorial nature relating to the fields of Social Sciences (history, ethnology, archaeology, anthropology) or Natural Sciences (paleontology, geology, biology); conducting original and secondary research; ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws in the acquisition and collection of objects; writing policies, plans, grant proposals, reports, etc., regarding museum collections, general curatorial information, or a designated subject area; and providing curatorial expertise on certain changing and permanent exhibits. The Museum Curator also supervises full-time, part-time, contractual, and volunteer personnel. This class is also responsible for performing related duties as required.
Anthropology Assignment: Conducts primary and/or secondary research in anthropology or related disciplines; oversee the disciplines of ethnology, and archaeology; coordinates the permanent gallery rotations, changes and updates exhibits, public engagement, and educational programming.
General supervision is received from the Chief Curator, who reviews work through conferences, meetings, reports, and overall results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt professional.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a Social Science, Natural Science, or related field such as Museum Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Geology, Paleontology, or a closely related area. Considerable (3 - 5 years) collections experience in museums, cultural centers, institutes, academics, or equivalent.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. A Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Social Science, Natural Science, or related field such as: Museum Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Geology, Paleontology, or a closely related area and experience in responsible positions in a museum is preferred. Experience in Triassic paleobiology field collection and publication desirable. Experience in application and administration of grants, permits, and federal and state repositories. Experience in large museum projects.
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Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a Social Science, Natural Science, or related field such as Museum Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Geology, Paleontology, or a closely related area? **To receive education credit, you MUST fully detail your degree(s) and major(s) on your application. Information provided only on a resume will NOT be considered.**
  • Yes
  • No

02
Do you have a Master's Degree in a field of the Social Science, Natural Science, or related field such as: Museum Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Geology, Paleontology, or a closely related area? **To receive education credit, you MUST fully detail your degree(s) and major(s) on your application. Information provided only on a resume will NOT be considered.**
  • Yes
  • No

03
Do you have a Ph.D. in a field of the Social Science, Natural Science, or related field such as Museum Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Geology, Paleontology, or a closely related area? **To receive education credit, you MUST fully detail your degree(s) and major(s) on your application. Information provided only on a resume will NOT be considered.**
  • Yes
  • No

04
How many years of collections experience do you have in museums, cultural centers, institutes, academics, or equivalent? Please detail your experience on your application.
  • None
  • Some but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more but less than 7 years
  • 7 years or more

05
Please describe your collections experience in museums, cultural centers, institutes, academics, or equivalent below; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. **To receive credit, you MUST fully detail this experience on your application. Incomplete applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed, detailed application.**
06
Do you have experience in Triassic paleobiology field collection and publication? Please detail your experience on your application.
  • Yes
  • No

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Please describe your experience in Triassic paleobiology field collection and publication, including employer(s). Please detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
08
Do you have experience in the application and administration of grants, permits, and federal and state repositories? Please detail your experience on your application.
  • Yes
  • No

09
Please describe your experience in the application and administration of grants, permits, and federal and state repositories, including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
10
Do you have experience with large museum projects? Please detail your experience on your application.
  • Yes
  • No

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Please describe your experience with large museum projects, including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
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