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City of Livonia, MI

Parks & Rec - Level 7

Livonia, MI · On-site

$19.50 - $20.25/hr

Museum Collection Manager - Manages proper documentation of the museum collections, including accessioning and deaccessioning, cataloging, inventories, and other records; maintains the collections ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$15/hr

... management of the collection. This individual is responsible for taking and making accessible high ... ABOUT THE PALMER MUSEUM The Palmer Museum of Art in the College of Arts & Architecture at Penn ...

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Entrepreneur's Organization

Intern - Museum Intern

Bristol, VA · On-site

$12.25 - $16.25/hr

Condition reporting objects entering or leaving the museum's collection. * Assist with basic care and maintenance of the collection and management of collection-related records. * Assist with event ...

Brooklyn Museum

Museum Attendant Guard

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$42K/yr

Communicates Museum policies regarding the safety of the collection and ensures staff and visitors ... Senior Manager, Public Safety Position type: Full-time Salary: $42,071 Union status: Union- DC37 ...

Brooklyn Museum

Museum Attendant Guard

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$42K/yr

Communicates Museum policies regarding the safety of the collection and ensures staff and visitors ... Senior Manager, Public Safety Position type: Full-time Salary: $42,071 Union status: Union- DC37 ...

Museum Of The Bible

Collections Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

POSITION SUMMARY The Collections Manager will support the Collection Management Team in the record keeping, care, and handling of Museum of the Bible collections and is responsible for the care ...

Brooklyn Museum

Museum Attendant Guard

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$42K/yr

Communicates Museum policies regarding the safety of the collection and ensures staff and visitors ... Senior Manager, Public Safety Position type: Full-time Salary: $42,071 Union status: Union- DC37 ...

Brooklyn Museum

Museum Attendant Guard

Brooklyn, NY

$42K/yr

Communicates Museum policies regarding the safety of the collection and ensures staff and visitors ... Senior Manager, Public Safety Position type: Full-time Salary: $42,071 Union status: Union- DC37 ...

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How much do entry level museum collection manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level museum collection manager in the United States is $47,831.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $52,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Museum Collection Manager vs Museum Registrar?

AspectEntry Level Museum Collection ManagerMuseum Registrar
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Art History, or related fieldBachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Art History, or related field
Work EnvironmentAssists with collection care, documentation, and research in museums or galleriesManages collection records, accessioning, and cataloging in museum settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in museums, galleries, cultural institutionsCommonly employed in museums, archives, and cultural organizations

Both roles typically require similar educational backgrounds and work in museum environments. The Museum Registrar focuses more on record-keeping, accessioning, and cataloging, while the Entry Level Museum Collection Manager often handles collection care and research support. These positions are essential for maintaining and organizing museum collections, with overlapping skills but different primary responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Museum Collection Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,831 per year, or $23 per hour.

Museum Specialist

Martinez, CA • On-site

National Experienced Workforce Solutions
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$58.30/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Museum SpecialistID:NPSJOMU-001-014Location:MartinezProgram:NPS
Wage/Hr:$58.30Hours/Week:16Minimum Age:55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in Museum collections management including preservation maintenance, environmental monitoring, integrated pest management, research, cataloging, documentation, photography, and storage. OR BA/BS Degree in Museum Management, Archives, History, Anthropology OR Previously completed training in Management of federal museum archives and collections, artifact and archival processing.

  • Ability to work independently in a quiet setting as well as part of a small team. Experience with identifying preservation deficiencies and needs, proper artifact handling and storage as well as historical research and data management.
  • Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel
  • Museum Collection Management System
Duties:

The enrollee will support John Muir National Historic Site, Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park, Eugene O?Neill National Historic Site, and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial to meet museum and collections management goals and objectives.

  • Perform housekeeping, preservation maintenance, environmental monitoring and integrated pest management within historic installations.   35%
  • Photograph historic artifacts and digitize archival materials   20%
  • Inventory and catalog historic artifacts and archival materials into the NPS Museum Collections Management System (MCMS) or approved Excel spreadsheet   30%
  • Prepare collections for long-term preservation storage.   15%

Other:
  • Physical requirements: Enrollee must be able to maneuver boxes weighing up to 25 lbs. The work may involve some walking, standing, bending, or carrying of items such as files, computer reports, or office supplies. Work is performed in an office setting with adequate light, heat, and ventilation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.