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Campbell County, WY

Museum Curator

Gillette, WY

$70K/yr

The Curator manages the development and implementation of an engaging and educational exhibition ... Knowledge that interpretation is a mission-based communication process that forges emotional and ...

Winterthur Museum

Museum Guide

Winterthur, DE · On-site

$16.47/hr

Reporting to the Manager of Tour Programs, Museum Guides use excellent customer service and ... Provide interpretation that inspires and engages visitors through compelling stories with broad ...

State of Arkansas

MUSEUM SUPERVISOR/EXPERT

Little Rock, AR · On-site

$52K - $77K/yr

... management, and programming for a state-operated museum in Arkansas. This position ensures the museum fulfills its mission of preserving and interpreting historical, cultural, and educational ...

Birmingham, MI

Museum Assistant

Birmingham, MI · On-site

... and interpretation. FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provides interpretive experiences for ... Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Windows-based applications, Adobe and image management ...

Veit

Auto Museum Curator & Caretaker

Rogers, MN · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Research & Interpretation * Conduct in-depth research on antique automobiles, designers ... Develop budgets and manage exhibition project costs. * Oversee museum volunteers. * Ensure ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager museum interpretation in the United States is $60,236.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Museum Interpretation vs Museum Educator?

AspectManager Museum InterpretationMuseum Educator
Primary FocusOversees interpretation programs, manages staff, develops strategiesDesigns and delivers educational programs, interacts directly with visitors
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Education, or related field; experience in interpretationBachelor's degree in Education, History, or related field; experience in education or museum settings
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, supervisory role, administrative tasksGallery or exhibit spaces, direct visitor engagement
Industry UsageCommonly employed in museums, cultural institutionsFound in similar settings, often working alongside interpretation staff

The main difference is that the Manager Museum Interpretation oversees interpretation strategies and staff management, focusing on program development, while the Museum Educator directly interacts with visitors through educational activities. Both roles require relevant degrees and experience, but their daily responsibilities and work environments differ.

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Infographic showing various Manager Museum Interpretation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,236 per year, or $29 per hour.

Temp Parttime Faculty-Museum Studies

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

University of New Mexico

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The Museum Studies Program at theUniversity of New Mexico (UNM) anticipates hiring an Adjunct Faculty member toteach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Spring 2026, Summer 2026,and Fall 2026 Semesters.

Anticipated openings will be for Adjuncts who can teachcourses in a broad range of subject areas, including but not limited to thesubject areas covered in the following UNM courses:

MSST 407/507 Museum Practices
MSST 475/575 Museum Interpretation
MSST 476/576 Museum Collection Management

Please consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of thesecourses.

The Museum Studies Program is seeking qualified temporarypart time faculty members to teach undergraduate and/or graduate level classesin various disciplines as specified above. Instructors are responsible for allaspects of any class they are teaching. Responsibilities will include but not belimited to meeting with the class during assigned times, delivering the coursecurriculum, developing and grading assignments, reporting grades, and assessingstudent learning outcomes as outlined by the Director of the Program.

Positions are contingent upon need each semester asdetermined by student enrollment levels, courses on the current course schedule,and demand driven by graduation requirements. Positions may be filled oreliminated each semester up to the deadline for students to drop or addcourses. Candidates who are selected for these positions will report to the Directorof the Museum Studies Program.

To apply, please accessthe University of New Mexico's online application system at https://www.unm.edu/jobs and apply for posting requisition# 34817. Only applications submitted through this website canbe considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the "SpecialInstructions to Applicants," which detail all of the required elements thatmust accompany the application.

BestConsideration Dates
Forbest consideration, please apply by the following dates:
Spring2026 semester - November 15, 2025
Summer2026 semester - March 1, 2026 
Fall2026 term - August 1, 2026

We will only consider complete applications. The position will remainopen until filled. 

UNM is the premierresearch university in New Mexico and is a Carnegie Highest Research ActivityInstitution.  Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque,which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities foreveryone.  Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, andresearch opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and  https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/.  For more information regarding theCollege of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departmentsthat are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see thispage.

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