Employment Opportunities
History and myth. Art and culture. Legends and legacies. The story of the American West is rich 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 stories of the American West.
Successful candidates must pass a criminal and employment background check.
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full-time Jobs
Information Technology Technician
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West seeks applicants for the position of Information Technology Technician. This is an on-site position in Cody, Wyoming. Our IT staff do far more than typical computer and network support, we support the foundation of this dynamic enterprise and collaborate across all our varied disciplines. The successful candidate will provide solutions to diverse needs using a wide range of technology platforms. The Center’s technology infrastructure is based on Microsoft Windows – servers and client computers as well as Office365 cloud services.
Candidates must have strong communication skills enabling them to work with all our non-technical staff and provide them with the best possible solutions. We are comprised of five diverse museums and a research library, as well as a large physical infrastructure. IT helps bind this large team together with outstanding problem solving.
To learn more, click on the full job description link below. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Terry Harley at [email protected]. E-mail or call her at 307-578-4089 with any questions.
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Archivist
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s McCracken Research Library is looking for an Archivist to oversee processing of manuscript and photographic collections according to modern archival standards, and manage their storage, retrieval, description, and display as digital collections online and in physical exhibitions.
To learn more, click on the full job description link below. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Terry Harley at [email protected]. E-mail or call her at 307-578-4089 with any questions.
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Assistant Registrar
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is looking for an Assistant Registrar to assist with the care and maintenance of the Center’s permanent collection objects, objects on loan to the Center, and objects taken in on temporary custody.
To learn more, click on the full job description link below. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Terry Harley at [email protected]. E-mail or call her at 307-578-4089 with any questions.
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Housel Director, McCracken Research Library
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West, one of the premier institutions worldwide devoted to the history, cultures, and environment of the American West, is seeking an energetic and visionary Housel Director of its McCracken Research Library. The Housel Director position offers an extraordinary opportunity to shape and lead an exciting future for the McCracken Research Library. We seek an outward-facing individual with a deep passion for the American West and strong research interests in one or more areas included in the McCracken’s collections and featured in the Center’s museums.
To apply, submit your resume, a cover letter explaining why you want this position and why you believe you’d be successful in it, and the names and contact information for three professional references to Terry Harley at [email protected]. If you have questions about the position or require more information, please contact Karen McWhorter, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected].
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Seasonal Jobs
Looking for an exciting summer job? Check back here in late Spring 2023!
The Center has employment opportunities for retirees, high school and college students or any candidate looking for an enjoyable job in a stimulating environment. Summer seasonal jobs extend to September or October. Applicants must be willing to work weekends. Successful candidates must pass a criminal and employment background check. Applications may be picked up and returned at the front security desk from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or may be completed online.
Internship Opportunities
Our 2023 Internships are now posted! Deadline to apply is March 1. Visit THIS PAGE for details and to apply.
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West offers several internships for college students each summer! Available internships typically include everything from conservation, to marketing, to tour guiding, to caring for and presenting programs about raptors. Our internships are for 10 weeks, pay $12.50 per hour, and include a $750 housing stipend. The application deadline for 2023 is March 1.
If you are a college student seeking a summer internship in a museum setting…
Visit our Internships page for more information.
Resident Fellowship Opportunities
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. To learn more about these opportunities and view the call for proposals…
Visit our Fellowships Programs page for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities
We so appreciate our volunteers! The Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s success has largely been a result of the unparalleled efforts of its volunteers. Our volunteering supporters collectively contribute more than 12,000 hours annually!
Visit our Volunteers page for more information.