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JOB LISTINGS
This page lists museum employment opportunities in Arizona only. For information on museums jobs outside of the state visit these websites:
American Association for State and Local History
National Council on Public History
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In the interests of transparency and equity in hiring MAA will only post job descriptions that include salary ranges.
Job postings will remain on this site for two months, unless an earlier application deadline is provided by the employer
Curator of Collections
Tempe History Museum (Tempe AZ)
Manages the permanent collection of approximately 20,000 artifacts and 60,000 historic photographs and archival documents. This includes accepting new acquisitions, collections processing, managing incoming and outgoing loans, coordinating the curation of contracted archaeological projects, managing duplication and publishing requests for historic photographs, and exhibit curation. Salary range: $71,800 - $105,900. [1214]
Director of Public Engagement
Museum of Northern Arizona (Flagstaff)
Lead and manage staff in all public facing roles including Education, Marketing, Exhibitions and Publications, and Visitor Experience. Responsibilities include networking with external organizations for partnerships; participating in the development of strategies for using technology and media to expand audiences and reduce barriers to participation; and overseeing content for the Museum website, digital outlets, and social media. Salary: $69,290. [1217]
Development & Membership Specialist
Sharlot Hall Museum (Prescott AZ)
Manages membership engagement, donor stewardship, and the planning and execution of member-only and donor events. The Specialist ensures the accuracy and integrity of the Museum’s CRM, performs essential administrative duties, and supports broader fundraising operations under the guidance of the Development Director. Salary:$48,000-$53,000. To apply please send a cover letter or cover email and resume to Sally.Jackson@SharlotHallMuseum.org. [1223]
Museum Manager
Besh Ba Gowah Archaeology Park & Museum (Globe AZ)
Oversees the department activities of the Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park and Museum. These activities include but are not limited to curating museum collections, exhibits, interpretation materials, acquisitions, loans, research, archives, preservation measures, educational programs and related curatorial duties.. Salary $50,037 - $55,166. [0206]
Museum Registrar
University of Arizona Museum of Art (Tucson AZ)
Reporting to the UAMA's Director, the Registrar implements and utilizes best practices, policies, and procedures for accurate record keeping of objects in the museum's collection and ensures safe care of objects in the museum's holdings as well as objects on loan. Salary: $65,687 - $85,393. [0217]
Director of Development
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (Scottsdale AZ)
Develop and implement a strategy for the financial support of the Museum including objectives and metrics for annual and multi-year development goals. Salary: $85,000 - $95,000. [0227]
Director of Development
Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center (Phoenix AZ)
Senior leader responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support capital completion, endowment growth, and sustainable annual operations for the Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center. Salary range: $120,000-$160,000. [0304]
Museum and Park Director
Tubac Presidio and Museum (Tubac AZ)
Lead the day-to-day operations at the Tubac Presidio Park in collaboration with a team of committed and passionate staff and volunteers and be responsible for the implementation of site’s strategic priorities to develop new audiences and ensure the organization’s long-term sustainability. Salary: $60,000-$65,000. [0304]
Summer Intern - Fine and Decorative Arts
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Taliesin West (Scottsdale Arizona)
Intern will be assigned a mix of projects in the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Collections of Fine and Decorative Arts which includes cataloging, condition reporting, and inventorying. There will also be opportunities to spend time working on short projects with the department’s archivist and librarian. This position is approximately eight weeks in duration (estimated to begin mid-June and last through mid-August) and includes both onsite housing at Taliesin West and an hourly stipend of $15.15 for up to 24-26 hours of work weekly. [0304]
Summer Intern - Library
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Taliesin West (Scottsdale AZ)
Intern will be assigned a mix of projects including cataloging, preventative preservation, and web development/outreach working with include rare books and periodicals in a special collection library setting. This position is approximately eight weeks in duration (estimated to begin mid-June and last through mid-August) and includes both onsite housing at Taliesin West and an hourly stipend of $15.15 for up to 24-26 hours of work weekly. [0304]
Lead Guest Experience Associate
Arizona Museum of Natural History (Mesa AZ)
This position supports all activities related to the guest experience including the support of museum admissions, group visits, classes and programs enrollments, and the general administrative tasks in these areas including communicating and assisting visitors and guest experience staff and responding to concerns; maintaining the safety and security of the gallery and being the primary point of contact during emergencies; greeting and orienting groups, class participants, and birthday party attendees; and effective communication between Guest Experience Associates and administrative staff. Salary: $41,765.15 - $57,062.93 [0308]
Deadline: March 12, 2026
NAGPRA Coordinator (Temporary/Fulltime)
Arizona Museum of Natural History (Mesa AZ)
10-month 40-hour temporary position (grant funded). Coordinates the NAGPRA compliance program by assuming the primary responsibility for coordinating, developing and improving the NAGPRA program and ensures that the museum is compliant with all aspects of NAGPRA. With guidance and assistance from the museum’s NAGPRA consultant, implements provisions of NAGPRA and develops a plan and/or project(s) to conduct timely and respectful consultation and repatriation of NAGPRA collections. This role also takes the lead in communications with the NAGPRA consultant, federal, state, and municipal agencies, and tribal representatives regarding the museum’s NAGPRA compliance. Salary: $29/hour. [0317]
First review of applications: March 13, 2026.
Assistant Registrar
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block (Tucson AZ)
The position has a special focus on supporting the realization of feature exhibitions, traveling exhibitions, and other art installation projects deeply rooted in the Museum’s mission to connect art to life. In collaboration with the Collections team, the Assistant Registrar also supports the day-to-day management of the permanent collection of over 10,000 works as well as the institutional archives. The position helps to maintain best practices, contributes to effective workflows and clear communications across teams, and supports a collaborative and vibrant workplace culture. Part-Time Hourly, Not Exempt. Average 29 hours/week. Salary: $21/hour. [0320]
Curatorial Fellow in Latin American Art
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block (Tucson AZ)
New three-year fellowship (with potential for extension) will support original research, curatorial practice, and community engagement related to Latin American art. The fellowship is intentionally broad in scope and welcomes applicants whose work engages Latin American art through a range of disciplines, geographies, time periods, and methodologies, including but not limited to art history, visual culture, Latin American studies, Indigenous studies, Latinx studies, art of the Ancient Americas, colonial art in the Americas, and contemporary curatorial practice.
Salary range: $50,000 to $60,000. [0320] To have a listing added to this page please e-mail the information to azmuseums@gmail.com. The listing should include a brief description of the position and a link to a full description on the organization's website. All job listings must include a salary range. Job listings will remain on the MAA Website for 60 days unless otherwise requested.