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Historic Hudson Valley

Museum Educator

NY · On-site

$21/hr

HHV has several openings for seasonal, Part-Time Museum Educators to join our team. Ideal ... Perform all necessary physical tasks associated with interpretation, following a period of training ...

University of Kentucky

Museum Assistant

Lexington, KY · On-site

$12/hr

... Part-Time Required Education Enrolled as a UK Student Required Related Experience NA Required ... interpretation ability Capable of doing curatorial research Keen attention to detail for ...

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As of Jun 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time museum interpreter in the United States is $64,020.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Time Museum Interpreter vs Part Time Museum Educator?

AspectPart Time Museum InterpreterPart Time Museum Educator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer related experienceHigh school diploma; teaching or education experience beneficial
Work EnvironmentMuseum galleries, visitor areas, public spacesClassrooms, museum programs, outreach events
Employer & Industry UsageMuseums, cultural institutions, historical sitesMuseums, educational institutions, cultural organizations
Common Search & ComparisonVisitor engagement, public interaction, exhibit explanationEducational programs, curriculum development, visitor learning

While both roles involve engaging with museum visitors, Part Time Museum Interpreters focus on explaining exhibits and enhancing visitor experience in the galleries. Part Time Museum Educators typically develop and deliver educational programs, often working in classrooms or outreach settings. The roles share similar credentials and work environments but differ in their primary focus—visitor interaction versus educational programming.

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Temporary-Museum Interpreter-Pawnee Bill Ranch

Temporary-Museum Interpreter-Pawnee Bill Ranch

State of Oklahoma

Stillwater, OK • On-site

$13/hr

Part-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Job Posting Title
Temporary-Museum Interpreter-Pawnee Bill Ranch
Agency
350 HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Supervisory Organization
Historical Society-Museums & Sites Region 2
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Part time
Job Type
Temporary
Compensation
$13.00 an hour
Job Description
Key Duties:
  • Maintain positive relations with visitors, being courteous, respectful, and exercising flexibility to best serve the public during all work activities.
  • Prepares for public programs/presentations and exhibitions/displays relating to the site's mission statement. Giving tours through the historic home and providing information on the site history.
  • Performs museum duties, including cash register operation, securing, and processing revenue according to policy and procedure, taking inventory and stocking museum store merchandise.
  • Conducts maintenance tasks in assigned work areas including inspection of structures and grounds. Work activities in this area include contributing to a safe, secure, clean, and orderly environment for the public and staff. Cleaning of the historic home and museum building and attached porches, cleaning all site public restrooms, cleaning ranch outbuildings: blacksmith shop, big barn, log cabin, and observation tower.
  • Up to 19 hours a week.
  • Must be able to work weekends.

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
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