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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for museum collection manager in Pennsylvania is $58,863.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,600.00 and $65,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Museum Collection Manager is responsible for the care, organization, preservation, and documentation of a museum’s collection. They ensure that artifacts are stored properly, maintain accurate records, and oversee handling and transportation. Collection Managers often collaborate with curators, conservators, and researchers to facilitate exhibitions and loans. They also implement policies for conservation, security, and ethical stewardship of objects. Their role is crucial in maintaining the long-term integrity and accessibility of a museum’s collection.

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To thrive as a Museum Collection Manager, you need expertise in collections care, art or artifact handling, documentation procedures, and typically a degree in museum studies, art history, or a related field. Familiarity with collection management software (such as TMS or PastPerfect), condition reporting protocols, and conservation standards is essential, and professional certifications like those from the American Alliance of Museums can be an asset. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities distinguish standout candidates. These competencies ensure the proper preservation, documentation, and accessibility of objects while supporting museum operations and public engagement.

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Infographic showing various Museum Collection Manager job openings in Pennsylvania as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,863 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

Archaeology Museum Assistant

Gannon University

Erie, PA • On-site

Other

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Position Details
Position Summary
Position Title
Archaeology Museum Assistant
Posting Number
Division
Department of History & Archaeology
Department
Col.Humanities,Ed.&SocScience
Location
Erie, Pa
Position Summary
Career Readiness Learning Objectives:
Professionalism: The student will demonstrate dependability in the work schedule as well as considerable attention to detail in maintaining databases and inventories critical to the work.
Technology: The student will use a range of technology, such as Photography, Photoshop and Excel, to maintain and supplement archival work and inventories.
This position is in the Department of History & Archaeology and the Collins Institute.
-responsible student to independently maintain open hours in the Museum
Gallery
-student needs a number of skills connected with the Museum and its
antiquities, including training in handling the collection, in being a docent for
visitors, in maintaining a database of the collection
-student must be able to work-up and aid in teaching K-12 children in
outreach activities
-student needs to help set up and organize museum trips/activities/events
(for K-12 and college students)
Required Qualifications
-student should have background in education or experience working with K-12 schoolchildren
-student needs organizational skills to manage Museum open hours
independently and keep database updated
-student needs a good, responsible work ethic and be able to assure safety
and security of Museum and its collection, especially handling of materials
-student needs good communication skills
-student needs good computer skills to maintain museum Facebook page
and database
-student needs to be open to training, working with director, and working
with the public
Preferred Qualifications
-work experience with K-12 students
-major in education
-creative abilities to develop teaching plans and activities for museum visits;
ability to help teach classes in museum
Physical Demands
-responsible and mindful awareness of fragility of antiquities in handling
collection and navigating between exhibit cases and objects not in cases
-mindfulness of not being clumsy in Museum
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Posting Open Date
08/17/2026
Job Posting Close Date
08/31/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
n/a