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Miami Childrens Museum

Museum Playologist

Miami, FL · On-site

$36K - $46K/yr

Miami Children's Museum is looking for a Museum Playologist to help us spark curiosity, inspire ... Excellent verbal communication skills. * Proactive, responsible, and timely. * Previous informal ...

Corning Museum of Glass

Museum Guide

Corning, NY · On-site

A successful Museum Guide will incorporate the Museum's mission, vision, and equity statement into ... With Education and Interpretation department staff, coordinate and communicate visitor experience ...

The Neon Museum

Museum Guide

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$15.45/hr

Enforce and clearly communicate Museum policies in a patient and professional manner. * Support special events, tours, and operational activities as assigned. * Assist with administrative tasks and ...

Children's Museum of Atlanta

Museum Educator

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$18.35 - $19.35/hr

Communicate accurate information about all Museum programs, exhibits, and cost centers * Understand, promote, and implement an inclusive environment both public-facing and internally * Work ...

Miami Childrens Museum Inc

Museum Playologist

Miami, FL · On-site

$36K - $46K/yr

Miami Children's Museum is looking for a Museum Playologist to help us spark curiosity, inspire ... Excellent verbal communication skills. * Proactive, responsible, and timely. * Previous informal ...

Bishop Museum

Museum Educator

Honolulu, HI

$42K - $49K/yr

Communicate and collaborate with museum staff to ensure high quality visitor experiences. * Maintain an accurate inventory of program materials and request replacements, when needed. * Properly care ...

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How much do museum communications jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for museum communications in the United States is $29.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $34.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive in Museum Communications, you need a strong background in public relations, marketing, and written and verbal communication, often supported by a degree in communications, museum studies, or a related field. Familiarity with digital marketing platforms, social media tools, basic graphic design software, and press release distribution systems is highly valued. Outstanding interpersonal skills, creativity, and the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences set top candidates apart. These abilities are crucial for effectively promoting the museum's mission, engaging the public, and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders and the media.

What is a Museum Communications?

A Museum Communications job involves managing and promoting a museum's public image, messaging, and outreach efforts. This includes overseeing media relations, social media, marketing campaigns, and community engagement to attract visitors and support the museum's mission. Professionals in this role collaborate with curators, educators, and leadership to ensure clear and effective communication of exhibitions, events, and initiatives. Their work helps build audience engagement, strengthen the museum's brand, and enhance its public presence.

What are some common challenges faced in Museum Communications roles?

One of the main challenges in Museum Communications is balancing the need to engage diverse audiences while maintaining accurate and respectful representation of museum content. Professionals in this field often navigate tight deadlines for press releases, manage multiple marketing campaigns simultaneously, and respond to unexpected situations, such as crisis communications. Close collaboration with curators, educators, and external partners is essential for aligning messaging and ensuring information is both accessible and compelling. Developing creative strategies to highlight exhibitions and programming while managing a consistent public image can be both demanding and highly rewarding.

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Infographic showing various Museum Communications job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,027 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

Student Communications Assistant II _Non-FWS

GW Student Employment Center for Career Services

Washington, DC • On-site

$18.80/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Position Details
Position Information
Fill out your application carefully and completely, including attaching the correct documents as requested. You will NOT be able to withdraw and reapply if you make a mistake.
Positions may close unexpectedly if they reach a high number of applicants. It is in your best interest to apply promptly to any positions that interest you.
If this position title includes the label On-Campus FWS or Off-Campus FWS, it is for students with a Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the current school year ONLY. Applicants to these positions will be required to verify this by attaching their FWS Program Student Statement as a required document. Do not apply unless you meet this criterion.
Position Title
Student Communications Assistant II _Non-FWS
Level of Support
Student Support II
Position Type
Non-FWS
Number of Openings
1
Work Hours
During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)
Wage Per Hour
18.80
Division/School
GW Museums
Department Name
100377 TEXTILE MUSEUM-EXHIBITIONS
Department Bio
Located on GW's campus in downtown D.C., The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum celebrates art, history and world cultures. Public programs and exhibitions are inspired by diverse collections of global textiles and local history. Resources for students and scholars include the peer-reviewed The Textile Museum Journal, the Cotsen Textile Traces Study Center, and the Albert H. Small Center for National Capital Area Studies.
Position Specific Summary
This position is for the role of digital media assistant. Your primary responsibility will be to assist in ingesting the museum's communications photography files into its new digital asset management system, Terentia, following the established guidelines and workflows.
This is a Fall semester position (with potential to extend) that reports to the museum's digital asset management administrator. Responsibilities include the following:
  • Upload legacy photography assets into Terentia following established protocols
  • Apply keywords and descriptions to Terentia records, ensuring accuracy and consistency
  • Work with the digit asset management administrator to ensure a smooth, timely ingest pipeline
  • Coordinate with the Communications team to verify assets are ready and available for DAM users
  • Additional support and special projects as needed

Standard Position Description
The student will provide assistance in management and planning for print, web, social media, and/or other digital content. Tasks may include: reviewing existing departmental websites and suggest edits, executing a marketing plan, website maintenance, updating and/or developing key materials and opportunities used to promoting departmental expertise and practices, editing or creating videos, and assisting in the management of social media channels, including writing and posting original content. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental/faculty needs.
Professional Outcomes
Communication, Technology and Data
Required Qualifications
Some applicable educational, technical, or professional experience required, some training will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong attention to detail; ability to maintain accuracy across repetitive tasks
  • Experience managing large volumes of digital assets, filenames & folder structures
  • Familiarity with metadata & keywording best practices
  • Working knowledge of Adobe tools, shared storage platforms and digital systems

Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
08/03/2026
Job Close Date
08/17/2026
Campus Location
Foggy Bottom
Work Type Designation
In-Person
Hiring Manager Name
Joe Graf
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.
Background Check
The student employee will:
In this position, the student will not perform any functions and/or have access to any financially, safety, or security sensitive items listed above. - Background check not required.

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