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Utah State University

Front Desk Clerk

Price, UT · On-site

$12/hr

The USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum is looking to hire Front Desk Clerks who will assist with ... Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As ...

Utah State University

Front Desk Clerk

Price, UT · On-site

$12/hr

Ring up museum gift shop purchases. * Ring up museum meeting room rentals. * Price gift shop ... University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public ...

Utah State University

Front Desk Clerk

Price, UT · On-site

$12/hr

Ring up museum gift shop purchases. * Ring up museum meeting room rentals. * Price gift shop ... University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public ...

Snow College

Public Safety - Sergeant

Ephraim, UT · On-site

$52K - $60K/yr

Head to Palisade State Park . Craving history and culture? Visit Spring City's historic art district or the Haunted Museum in Fairview . You'll feel the heartbeat of small-town living-where neighbors ...

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Front Desk Clerk

Price, UT · On-site

$12/hr

Ring up museum gift shop purchases. * Ring up museum meeting room rentals. * Price gift shop ... University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public ...

TeamHealth

Emergency Medicine job in Price UT

Price, UT · On-site

Home to award winning Castleview Hospital, Utah State University Eastern, USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum, and located in the heart of Utah's Castle Country, Price City is the perfect place to start a ...

University of Utah

Food Service Worker

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Founded in 1914, the UMFA is the state of Utah's art museum, creating exhibitions and programs that serve a wide array of audiences. The UMFA is housed in the award-winning Marcia and John Price ...

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What is the difference between Museum In State vs Museum Curator?

AspectMuseum In StateMuseum Curator
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree in history, art, or related fieldUsually a master's degree or higher in museum studies, history, or art
Work EnvironmentMuseums, cultural institutions, educational settingsMuseums, galleries, research institutions
Employer & Industry UsageState-run museums, cultural agenciesPublic and private museums, cultural organizations
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level roles or administrative positionsCompared for curatorial, research, and exhibit planning roles

In summary, Museum In State roles generally focus on administrative or support functions within state-run museums, often requiring a bachelor's degree. Museum Curators typically hold advanced degrees and are responsible for research, exhibit development, and collections management. While both work in museum environments, their responsibilities, credentials, and career paths differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Museum In State job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Administration Management

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

$100K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

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Open Date 07/31/2026 Requisition Number PRN45769B Job Title Administration Management Working Title Director of Science Career Progression Track M00 Track Level M6 - Director FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary
M-F with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays. This position requires regular onsite presence at the Natural History Museum of Utah on the Research Park campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and occasional travel for professional meetings, offsite meetings and events, fundraising, and/or collaborative projects.
VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $100,000.00 to $130,000.00 Close Date 09/25/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 09/09/2026 Job Summary
The Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU) seeks an accomplished scientist and leader to serve as Director of Science. This is an opportunity to lead the science team at NHMU, the largest natural and cultural history museum in the intermountain west. Founded in 1963 as the state of Utah's natural history museum and part of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, NHMU has grown into a distinguished scientific and cultural institution with the mission to illuminate the natural world and the place of humans within it.
NHMU's collections and research team includes research curators (most of whom are jointly appointed faculty and represent six academic departments and four colleges across the University of Utah); collections managers and lab managers; registrars; digitization staff; postdoctoral, graduate and undergraduate researchers and interns; and volunteers. NHMU's natural and cultural history collections comprise more than two million objects, with notable strengths in Paleontology, Archaeology, Ethnography, and Biology of the west. NHMU also manages the Range Creek Field Station, which was established to facilitate scientific investigation and preservation of Range Creek Canyon's rich archaeological record.
Reporting to the NHMU's Executive Director, the Director of Science will provide strategic leadership for the Collections & Research (C&R) Department. This senior leadership role provides strategic direction for the museum's research programs, collections stewardship, and field activities, ensuring alignment with institutional mission, public engagement, and scholarship in natural and cultural history. The Director of Science works with stakeholders to support, guide, and advocate for the Museum's collections and research enterprise and provides managerial and mentoring leadership for C&R staff.
The Director of Science will support and collaborate on philanthropic and external agency funding efforts and represent the C&R Department as part of the Museum's senior leadership team, reporting to the Executive Director. The Director will work with internal and external stakeholders to strategically amplify NHMU's scientific reputation and relevance.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Vision
Provide longterm, strategic leadership for the Department, ensuring excellence in research and collections stewardship.
Collaborate with the C&R Department and Museum leadership to develop and implement scientific priorities that align with NHMU's mission, institutional strategic plan, and the broader University of Utah research enterprise.
Champion interdisciplinary, collaborative, and supportive scientific practices across the Museum.

Collections & Research Oversight
Support research programs, collections management, and collection growth across the natural and cultural science disciplines represented at NHMU.
Support the development, preservation, documentation, digitization, and accessibility of collections according to best professional practices, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
Support NAGPRA-related consultation and repatriation.
Support and encourage impactful research, scholarship, and dissemination, including peerreviewed publications, exhibitions, digital resources, and public programs.

Management & Staff Leadership
Provide effective managerial leadership for the C&R team.
Foster a collegial, respectful, and supportive departmental culture that values mentorship, professional development, and collaboration.
Oversee departmental planning, goal setting, performance evaluation, and resource allocation.

Funding & External Partnerships
Assist and collaborate in identifying and pursuing external funding opportunities for research and collections projects, including grants, donations, and partnerships.
Work closely with the Department, Museum leadership, and philanthropy staff on proposal development, donor engagement, and stewardship of funded projects.
Cultivate relationships with the University of Utah's Office of the Vice President for Research, funding agencies, peer institutions, Tribal partners, community organizations, and professional networks.

Museum & University Leadership
Represent the Department as a member of NHMU's Department Heads leadership team, contributing to institutionwide planning, policy development, and strategic decisionmaking.
Collaborate with the C&R Department and other Department Heads to integrate research and collections into exhibitions, education, public programs, and community engagement initiatives.
Serve as an advocate for the C&R Department within NHMU, the University of Utah, and the broader museum and scientific community.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Director, Administration Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in a scientific discipline relevant to NHMU.
Record of progressive responsibility in collections management and scientific research, including leadership experience, supervision of professional staff, and management of complex programs or projects, and management of natural and cultural history collections.
Experience leading and contributing to internal and external funding efforts (grants, contracts, philanthropy).
Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Preferences
Job Preference
Experience working within a universityaffiliated museum or similar academic research environment
Demonstrated commitment to ethical research and collections practices, as defined by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM).
Experience leading interdisciplinary or crossinstitutional research initiatives.
Working knowledge of federal NAGPRA requirements.
Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary
Please submit a cover letter with your application materials outlining how your experience meets the job responsibilities, an updated CV/resume, and a list of three references (these will not be contacted unless we notify you). Application review will begin on September 9, 2026.
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah NonDiscrimination page.
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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

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