Center of the West Employment
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Why Work Here?
The story of the American West is rich and colorful, one that you could be part of at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Together, our wide-ranging expertise, comprehensive collections, and engaging programs allow visitors to discover and experience that story for themselves. Join our staff and help us connect people to the American West. And what better way to experience the American West yourself than by living in the beautiful Cody area. With a population of 10,000, we’re small-town family friendly, and welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. You’ll find abundant outdoor recreational opportunities here, a regional airport, western culture like the nightly rodeo all summer long, and of course the Center of the West with the history, culture, art, and natural science showcased in our five museums. And we’re just an hour from the amazing Yellowstone National Park. Click here to find out more about living in Cody. The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Successful candidates must pass a criminal and employment background check.
2026 Summer Internship Postings
Internships or summer of 2026 include those listed below. While available internships vary each year, they typically include work in specific museums, the research library, education, collections, etc.
- Cody Firearms Museum Internship
- Registration Internship
- Conservation Internship
- Draper Natural History Museum Internship
- Education Program Internship
- Exclusive Tours Internship
- Indian Education for All Internship
- McCracken Research Library Internship
- Raptor Program Internship
- Firearms Records Internship
Application deadline is March 1, 2026. Applicants may not apply for more than two positions.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Human Resources Director Terry Harley at [email protected]. Questions? Call 307-578-4089.
Open Positions
Temporary Human Resources Assistant
Estimated Time Commitment: 13 weeks/ 20 to 20 hours/week
Position Summary
The Temporary HR Assistant will provide short-term administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department during the peak seasonal and onboarding period. This role focuses heavily on onboarding coordination, and applicant tracking, confidential filing, employee record maintenance. The position requires strong organization, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
Key Responsibilities
· Confidential HR Filing & Records Management
· Organize and maintain employee files (active, new hires, and terminations)
· File and track employee changes (W-4s, direct deposit, payroll forms, benefit changes)
· Maintain documentation related to I-9s, Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment, and benefits
· Manage emails and other HR-related documentation
· Create and maintain new employee files
· Maintain separate termination files and rotating termination documentation
· File positive notes, kudos, and visitor feedback
· Seasonal & Intern Applicant Support
· Track seasonal applicants and distribute applications to managers
· File applicant documentation and manage paper and electronic copies
· Assist with intern coordination, including:
· Housing advertisements and outreach (realtors, online searches, calls, social media)
· Communication with interns and managers
· Sending onboarding information and answering questions
· Background check coordination
· Applicant tracking and scheduling support
· Onboarding & Job Fair Preparation
· Assist with preparation and support for seasonal job fairs
· Assemble onboarding materials and packets
· Order and track background checks through ADP
· Prepare onboarding welcome gifts
· Schedule and assist with seasonal onboarding sessions (2 days per week)
· Support onboarding sessions (paperwork verification, videos, presentations, document collection)
· Assemble benefit packets for new hires and employees with status changes
· Schedule benefit meetings and prepare required documentation
· Track staff attendance, wellness participation, volunteer onboarding, and volunteer hours
· Order name tags
· Assist with miscellaneous HR-related projects as needed
Qualifications
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Systems and document management
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage detailed, repetitive tasks
- Experience in ADP is helpful, but not required
Estimated Time Commitment: 13 weeks/ 20 to 20- hours/week
Information Technology Technician
Title: Information Technology Technician
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Director of Information Services
Status: Exempt / Full-Time
Summary
Provides user support and training; maintains and installs computer hardware, software, and network components; identifies and resolves system problems; and supports infrastructure software and hardware across the organization.
Job Duties
Deploy, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair computer hardware and software.
Deploy, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wired and wireless network infrastructure.
Respond to user questions, inquiries, and requests.
Maintain network and data integrity and security.
Support audio-visual systems.
Collaborate with other staff and contractors to develop solutions supporting departmental needs.
Maintain a consistent and reliable schedule within Center hours.
Keep accurate notes on all projects and IT work.
Proactively communicate project status to supervisor and affected staff.
Competencies
Ability to prioritize and organize work across multiple simultaneous projects.
Strong customer service orientation and communication skills with non-technical staff.
Self-directed and proactive, using downtime for long-term projects that support departmental goals.
Technical competency in:
Windows operating systems (servers and clients)
Microsoft enterprise management tools
Microsoft Office 365
Local area networks
Firewalls
Backup and restore systems
Audio-visual components and control systems
Printer care and maintenance
PowerShell
Microsoft VBA
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Minimum one year of experience supporting diverse hardware and software environments.
Other Duties
This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
EEO Statement
Buffalo Bill Center of the West provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic testing results, or military service. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
To apply send resume and cover letter to Human Resource Director Terry Harley at [email protected]. Questions? Call 307-578-4089.
Year-Round Positions
To apply for year-round positions, send resume and cover letter to Human Resources Director Terry Harley at [email protected]. Questions? Call 307-578-4089.
Internships
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West offers several internships for college students each summer! Available internships typically include everything from curation, to marketing, to tour guiding, to caring for and presenting programs about raptors. Internships are 10 weeks, pay $12.50 per hour, and include a $750 housing stipend. Click the button below for details.
Resident Fellowships
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West offers a limited number of resident fellowships each year for scholars doing original research that advance knowledge, understanding, and passion about the extraordinary cultural and natural heritage of the American West and its timeless and global relevance. The Center is currently between cycles for Resident Fellowships.
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