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What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a museum associate?

To thrive as a Museum Associate, you need a background in art history, museum studies, or a related field, along with strong organizational and customer service skills. Familiarity with collection management systems, ticketing software, and guided tour tools is typically required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and a passion for education help someone stand out in this role. These skills are crucial for ensuring smooth museum operations, delivering engaging visitor experiences, and preserving valuable collections.

What is the difference between Museum Associate vs Museum Technician?

AspectMuseum AssociateMuseum Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or associate degree; some roles may prefer a bachelor'sAssociate degree or technical certification in museum studies or related field
Work EnvironmentMuseums, galleries, educational institutionsMuseums, conservation labs, exhibit preparation areas
Primary ResponsibilitiesAssisting visitors, educational programs, administrative tasksHandling artifacts, exhibit setup, conservation support

While both roles support museum operations, Museum Associates focus on visitor engagement and educational activities, whereas Museum Technicians are more involved in artifact handling, exhibit installation, and conservation tasks. The roles often overlap in work environment and required credentials, but their core responsibilities differ, making each essential to museum functions.

How does a museum associate typically collaborate with curators and educators within the museum?

Museum Associates often serve as a vital link between curators, educators, and the public. They assist curators by helping with exhibit installation, maintaining collection records, and ensuring artifacts are properly displayed. Additionally, Museum Associates frequently work alongside museum educators to help facilitate tours, educational programs, and special events, ensuring visitors have an engaging and informative experience. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as Museum Associates coordinate schedules, relay visitor feedback, and support the museum’s educational mission.

What is a museum associate?

Museum Associates are professionals who support the daily operations of museums by assisting with visitor services, exhibitions, educational programs, and collection management. They often greet and guide visitors, answer questions, and help ensure that museum policies and procedures are followed. Museum Associates may also be involved in setting up displays, conducting tours, and supporting special events. Their work is essential for creating a welcoming and educational experience for museum guests.

What are the most commonly searched types of Museum jobs in California?

The most popular types of Museum jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Museum Associate jobs?

Cities in California with the most Museum Associate job openings:

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Infographic showing various Museum Associate job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 20% Full Time, 70% Part Time, and 10% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Associate Director, Community Engagement

Los Angeles County Museum Of natural History Foundation

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$93K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) include the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park and La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park. They operate under the collective vision to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds. The museums hold one of the world’s most extensive and valuable collections of natural and cultural history—more than 35 million objects—used for groundbreaking scientific and historical research, and community engagement. From NHM’s opening in 1913 as the very first museum in Los Angeles, the organization has entered an exciting new era of transformation with building projects and campaigns, exhibitions, community outreach and impactful audience engagement.

NHMLAC’s values—adventurous, inclusive, authentic, and intentional—guide our work and visitor experience, committing us to foster a welcoming, safe and respectful workplace environment where innovation and collaboration thrive and every team member can contribute their unique perspectives to advance our mission. NHMLAC seeks candidates who are aligned with our values and priorities, and are passionate about connecting science with the vibrant and diverse communities we serve throughout Los Angeles.

The NHMLAC is seeking an Associate Director, Community Engagement for our Education & Programs department. The Associate Director, Community Engagement works collaboratively with and directory reports to the Vice President, Learning & Engagement to implement a comprehensive community engagement strategy from building community partnerships and programs, developing an internal community of practice for staff and facilitating outreach throughout Los Angeles County.


Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Strategic Partnerships: Develop strategic relationships with local community, county entities, and non-profit educational partners. Initiate and facilitate new key strategic partnerships to enhance the community engagement initiatives of the Museum and expand museum impact on Los Angeles communities and across supervisorial districts. Cultivate relationships with key Los Angeles County organizations i.e. libraries, LA Parks & Rec, LA Department of Arts & Culture, Slate Z, LA STEM Collective, etc
  • Program Development: Oversight and integration of all community programs in support of the Museum vision and strategic goal of being a Museum of, for and with Los Angeles. Implement a strategy for developing community partnerships and programs both onsite, online and in satellite locations utilizing the community engagement framework of engage, listen and co-create/collaborate.
  • Staff Management and Training: Lead a dynamic team of staff for the current and future engagement of our 50+ community partners within the Los Angeles community. Develop and facilitate the cross departmental Community Engagement Council as a professional development opportunity for internal staff.
  • IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access): Ensure that team members are supported in their growth and development as it relates to IDEA content and institutional initiatives, and are integrating this practice into program development.
  • Grant Writing and Reporting: Provide content for new and ongoing funding proposals and provide grant writing support in order to expand programming and impact. Develops internal reports as well as those needed by the Advancement Division in order to meet the requirements for funders.
  • Metrics and Impact: Develop strategies and desired outcomes for community engagement initiatives to ensure impactful experiences, including data collection and evaluation of community programs.

This position has the following requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Education, History, or Natural Sciences.
  • Seven or more years of experience developing community partnerships and/ or educational programming
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be an effective collaborator
  • Must possess cultural competence, sensitivity and knowledge of local communities
  • Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities
  • Excellent follow through and attention to detail


NHMLAC is a nonprofit organization committed to fostering a workplace and public environment that uplifts Kindness, Fairness, Openness and Dignity. These values extend not only to our employees, but to our guests, local community, and organizational partners. If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply!

The annual salary range for this position is $93,540.00-$100,579.00 with excellent benefits. This is a full-time regular, exempt position.

A cover letter, current resume, and list of 3-4 references are required for all applicants. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates please visit www.nhmlac.org/careers-our-museums and click the link of the position for which you are interested or go directly to the online application.