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Under direct supervision, performs a variety of staff support activities for the County Museum. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Museum Intern position is distinguished from the Museum Assistant ...

Reports all requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments to the Director of Programs in order to maintain good will within the Museum; Tactfully and effectively handles requests ...

Reports all requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments to the Director of Programs in order to maintain good will within the Museum; Tactfully and effectively handles requests ...

They will establish and direct curatorial strategy at a time of institutional transformation, develop and steward the Museum's art collection, and lead an ambitious staff of five while contributing ...

They will establish and direct curatorial strategy at a time of institutional transformation, develop and steward the Museum's art collection, and lead an ambitious staff of five while contributing ...

They will establish and direct curatorial strategy at a time of institutional transformation, develop and steward the Museum's art collection, and lead an ambitious staff of five while contributing ...

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As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for museum director in the United States is $112,479.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $168,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Does a Museum Director Do?

A museum director oversees all aspects of a museum’s operation, including defining the concept of the museum and signing off on each collection or exhibit. In this career, you usually work closely with a board of directors when making these decisions. Your duties are to communicate with curators and other members of the museum staff, and deal with the museum’s finances. Because of the different facets of this career, a museum director must have or be willing to develop a diverse set of skills.

What are some of the primary challenges Museum Directors face in balancing curatorial vision with operational responsibilities?

Museum Directors often juggle the creative aspects of shaping exhibitions and collections with the practical demands of managing budgets, staff, and community engagement. Balancing these priorities requires strong leadership and communication skills, as Directors must coordinate with curators, educators, fundraising teams, and external stakeholders. Navigating funding limitations while maintaining high-quality programming and ensuring the museum's mission is upheld can be particularly challenging. Success in this role often depends on the ability to build strategic partnerships and foster a collaborative work environment.

What does a Museum Director do?

A Museum Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a museum's operations, including managing staff, developing exhibits, securing funding, and ensuring the preservation of collections. They set the strategic vision for the museum and work closely with the board, donors, and the community to fulfill the museum’s mission. Museum Directors also play a key role in educational programming, public relations, and financial management to ensure the museum’s long-term success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Museum Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Museum Director, you need expertise in museum administration, art or history knowledge, fundraising, and typically a relevant advanced degree. Familiarity with collection management systems, donor databases, and grant-writing tools is crucial. Leadership, strategic vision, and strong interpersonal skills help foster community engagement and effective team management. These competencies are vital for preserving collections, securing funding, and ensuring the museum’s mission is achieved.
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Infographic showing various Museum Director job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Full Time, 20% Temporary, and 40% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,479 per year, or $54.1 per hour.
Hospitality Staff - Museum

Hospitality Staff - Museum

City of Farmington

Farmington, NM • On-site

$12/hr

Part-time

Posted yesterday


Key responsibilities

  • Assists visitors by answering questions, handling requests for information, and providing customer service at various museum facility locations.

  • Performs sales and stocking duties in the museum store, including counting change and maintaining the store’s general appearance.

  • Prepares weekly events listings for the Four Corners area and restocks brochures in the Visitor Kiosk.


City Of Farmington (New Mexico) rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

257th of 663 rated public administrative organizations


Job description

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #86 - Hospitality Staff - Museum

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 2

DEPARTMENT: Cultural Affairs

WORK LOCATION: Various between Museum locations

TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, Part-Time

HIRING WAGE: $12.00/ Hour

DAYS WORKED: Varies

HOURS WORKED: Varies

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED: Friday, July 17, 2026

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Performs a variety of duties in relation to the visitor/community information and museum store areas at all Museum facility locations including: Farmington Museum, Riverside Nature Center, E3 Children's Museum & Science Center, Museum of Navajo Art & Culture, and Harvest Grove Farm & Orchard.

May assist in the closing and securing of Museum facilities as needed.

Works under the supervision of the Museum Director and the Hospitality Staff Supervisor and assists both CVB and Museum staff with Gateway visitor functions.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Assists visitors by answering questions and handling requests for information and assistance in a friendly and accurate manner; ensures visitors receive correct and complete answers to their questions or are referred to another appropriate resource.

Acts as initial contact with all visitors requiring a friendly and courteous manner. Acts appropriately to satisfy customer complaints and/or directs those complaints to the appropriate personnel.

Performs a variety of duties in museum store.

Prepares weekly events listing for greater Four Corners area utilizing newspapers, prepared calendars, bulletin boards, periodicals and other resources.

Restocks brochures as needed in Visitor Kiosk and is responsible for general appearance and cleanliness of visitor/atrium area.

Responsible for store sales and sales assistance to visitors, must be able to count change in the performance of these duties.

Assists with the merchandise stocking and the general appearance of the store.

Assists with volunteer training and supervision.

Assists museum staff with various gallery operations related to visitor services.

Data entry as job requires.

Assists visitors with park reservation system, working with parks reservation system operator.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program. This includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing.

General computer knowledge.

Ability to be enthusiastic and helpful.

Extensive background checks required.

A basic knowledge of Farmington and the surrounding area.

Ability to work well with the public of all ages, volunteers, staff, school groups, tour groups and others.

Ability to make change and count money accurately.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing and ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and give simple directions and instructions.

Ability to listen and understand questions or potential problems.

Ability to lift, push, pull 50 pounds with assistance for the purpose of stocking and cleaning.

Must be able to work a varied shift schedule.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.

This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety program.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Cash register, credit card machine, phone, calculator, and personal computer including applicable software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed inside/outside in all types of weather conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and lightning.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V


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