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City of Mesa

Museum Curator

Mesa, AZ

$75K - $102K/yr

Description/Duties The current vacancy is in the Arizona Museum of Natural History; however, this ... The Museum Curator develops, interprets, evaluates, communicates, and curates the collections of ...

City of Mesa, AZ

Museum Curator

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$75K - $102K/yr

Continuous Description/Duties The current vacancy is in the Arizona Museum of Natural History ... The Museum Curator develops, interprets, evaluates, communicates, and curates the collections of ...

The University of Oklahoma

Curator Archivist

Norman, OK · On-site

$18.99/hr

Curator Archivist Job no: 493385 Work type: Professional hourly Location: Norman Categories: Arts ... to natural history collections, such as Biology, Biological Sciences, Museum * Studies, or a ...

Ladgov Corporation

Museum Curator

Port Hueneme, CA · On-site

$52 - $74/hr

Museum Curator U.S. Navy Seabee Museum - Port Hueneme, CA Job Type Full-Time Work Schedule * Monday ... Handle historical artifacts carefully to ensure their long-term preservation. * Work with museum ...

Ladgov Corporation

Museum Curator

Port Hueneme, CA · On-site

$52 - $76/hr

Museum Curator U.S. Navy Seabee Museum - Port Hueneme, CA Job Type Full-Time Work Schedule * Monday ... Handle historical artifacts carefully to ensure their long‑term preservation. * Work with museum ...

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How much do natural history museum curator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for natural history museum curator in the United States is $76,262.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,500.00 and $84,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a natural history museum curator do?

A Natural History Museum Curator is responsible for acquiring, researching, preserving, and displaying collections of natural specimens, such as fossils, minerals, plants, and animals. They develop exhibitions, write scientific papers, and ensure the proper care and documentation of artifacts. Curators also engage in public education, collaborate with researchers, and sometimes participate in fieldwork to expand the museum's collection. Their goal is to make scientific knowledge accessible while preserving natural history for future generations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a natural history museum curator?

Natural History Museum Curators typically require advanced degrees in fields such as biology, geology, or museum studies, along with proven experience in research, collection management, and exhibition development. Familiarity with museum collection databases, conservation tools, and sometimes certifications in collections care or archival management are valuable. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences help curators stand out. These competencies are vital for preserving collections, educating the public, and supporting the museum’s mission of scientific outreach and stewardship.

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Infographic showing various Natural History Museum Curator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $76,262 per year, or $36.7 per hour.

Museum Curator

City of Mesa

Mesa, AZ

$75K - $102K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

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Job description

Description/Duties The current vacancy is in the Arizona Museum of Natural History; however, this recruitment will also be used to establish an eligible list for possible future vacancies in other assignment areas. The first review of all applications will be on Monday, July 6, 2026. The Museum Curator develops, interprets, evaluates, communicates, and curates the collections of the Arizona Museum for Natural History for the fields of natural and social sciences.

Responsibilities include: developing and implementing procedures of a general curatorial nature relating to the fields of Social Sciences (history, ethnology, archaeology, anthropology) or Natural Sciences (paleontology, geology, biology); conducting original and secondary research; ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws in the acquisition and collection of objects; writing policies, plans, grant proposals, reports, etc., regarding museum collections, general curatorial information, or a designated subject area; and providing curatorial expertise on certain changing and permanent exhibits. The Museum Curator also supervises full-time, part-time, contractual, and volunteer personnel. This class is also responsible for performing related duties as required

Anthropology Assignment: Conducts primary and/or secondary research in anthropology or related disciplines; oversee the disciplines of ethnology, and archaeology; coordinates the permanent gallery rotations, changes and updates exhibits, public engagement, and educational programming. General supervision is received from the Chief Curator, who reviews work through conferences, meetings, reports, and overall results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt professional.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Qualifications & Requirements Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required.

Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a Social Science, Natural Science, or related field such as Museum Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Geology, Paleontology, or a closely related area. Considerable (3 - 5 years) collections experience in museums, cultural centers, institutes, academics, or equivalent. Preferred/Desirable Qualifications.

A Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Social Science, Natural Science, or related field such as: Museum Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Geology, Paleontology, or a closely related area and experience in responsible positions in a museum is preferred. Experience in Triassic paleobiology field collection and publication desirable

Experience in application and administration of grants, permits, and federal and state repositories. Experience in large museum projects. Link to Job Description http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4225.pdf

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