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State of Virginia

SCOP Officer I

Richmond, VA

$21/hr

About Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond, Virginia ... Successful completion of the entry level SCOP training and firearms courses. * Successful ...

Woodruff Arts Center

Comprised of three Art Partners-Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and High Museum of Art ... This is an entry-level role with meaningful growth potential. The right person will learn how Brand ...

State of Virginia

Security Console Associate

Richmond, VA · On-site

$14.70/hr

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond, Virginia, is one of the largest comprehensive ... This entry-level position provides a flexible schedule of up to 28 hours per week (minimum 20 hours ...

Virginia Jobs

Security Console Associate

Richmond, VA · On-site

$14.70/hr

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond, Virginia, is one of the largest comprehensive ... This entry-level position provides a flexible schedule of up to 28 hours per week (minimum 20 hours ...

City of Fife

Entry Level Police Officer

Fife, WA · On-site

$6.8K - $8.9K/mo

The City utilizes a continuous testing process for entry level Police Officer positions. The City ... museum district. And, Mount Rainier really is as close as it looks. Fife covers roughly 5.7 square ...

City of Fife

Entry Level Police Officer

Fife, WA

$91K - $119K/yr

The City utilizes a continuous testing process for entry level Police Officer positions. The City ... museum district. And, Mount Rainier really is as close as it looks. Fife covers roughly 5.7 square ...

City of Fife

Entry Level Police Officer

Fife, WA

$6.8K - $8.9K/mo

The City utilizes a continuous testing process for entry level Police Officer positions. The City ... museum district. And, Mount Rainier really is as close as it looks. Fife covers roughly 5.7 square ...

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How much do entry level museum jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level museum in the United States is $41,617.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32,000.00 and $47,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Entry Level Museum job?

An entry-level museum job is a starting position within a museum, typically requiring little to no prior experience. These roles may include visitor services, tour guides, collections assistants, or administrative support. Responsibilities often involve helping with exhibits, assisting guests, and supporting museum operations. These positions provide valuable experience for those interested in museum work or careers in history, art, or education. Many entry-level jobs offer opportunities for career growth within the museum industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Entry Level Museum position, and why are they important?

To thrive in an entry level museum role, you generally need a background in art history, museum studies, or a related field, along with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with museum database systems, exhibit management software, or digital cataloging tools is often advantageous. Attention to detail, flexibility, and customer service orientation are valuable soft skills for supporting both visitors and museum staff. These competencies are essential for ensuring a positive visitor experience and for maintaining accurate records and smooth operations within the museum.

What are some typical responsibilities for entry level positions in a museum?

Entry level museum employees often assist with visitor services, provide information about exhibits, and support educational programs or tours. They may help with inventorying and organizing collections, installing or maintaining exhibits, and performing administrative tasks such as ticketing or data entry. Teamwork is common, as these roles work closely with curators, educators, and other staff members to ensure exhibits run smoothly and visitors feel welcome. Starting in this capacity provides a well-rounded introduction to museum operations, opening doors to more specialized opportunities in curation, education, or collections management as you gain experience.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Museum job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $41,617 per year, or $20 per hour.
Cook (Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum)

Cook (Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum)

Craft Culinary Concepts

Tucson, AZ • On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Part-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Join us and take the next step in your professional journey! This role offers an opportunity for a culinarian with foundational experience to make a meaningful impact through hands-on work at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
The talented team at Craft Culinary Concepts brings their top tier service and management to leading stadiums, sports venues, cultural attractions and music venues across the nation.
Cook III
PRINCIPAL FUNCTION:
The Cook III position performs as an entry level culinarian. This role will assume prep, grill or line cook responsibilities. Cook III will have to work with a variety of teammates with varying degrees of skill and knowledge of high-volume kitchen production and must be able to partner with individuals to obtain successful results.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Observe and practice all established health and sanitation procedures.
  • Ensure all food products are prepared, held and served at correct temperatures.
  • Ensure the proper rotation, labeling and dating of all products.
  • Always use the proper utensils and portions.
  • Keep work area clean, sanitized, and organized.
  • Keep management informed of food quantities and quality in prep, on the line and in holding cabinets.
  • Coordinate menus/BEO's to ensure they are cooked timely, in correct vessels and with accuracy
  • Assist with re-stocking of food items, FIFO, correctly label and date as needed.
  • Assist with receiving and stocking deliveries as needed
  • Assist other positions when needed.
  • Perform all opening and closing procedures and cleaning
  • May be assigned to work multiple stations throughout the shift.
  • Implement and follow sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen and/or dining areas.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations.
  • Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
Requirements:
  • 6 months experience in food preparation environment.
  • Familiar with knife skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment.
  • Must be able to interact verbally and listen attentively to co-workers and supervisors.
  • Ability to follow written, oral direction, prep lists and timelines.
  • Ability to work under pressure and independently.
  • Must have valid County Food Handler's Card or equivalent.
  • Valid Drivers License Required
  • Must have ability and desire to report to work on time as scheduled in an event driven team environment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for entire shift. Must be able to frequently lift and carry food and other items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally greater. Must be able to go from warm to cold climates (workstation to coolers). Comfortable tolerating noisy environments. Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays as driven by events. Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check.
Craft Culinary Concepts is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a student or employment Visa (including, but not limited to F-1, M-1, J-1, H-1B, OPT and/ or CPT programs, etc.).
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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