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.
Seasonal Jobs
Looking for an exciting summer job?
The Center has many employment opportunities for retirees, high school and college students or any candidate looking for an enjoyable job in a stimulating environment. We are accepting applications for summer jobs that begin in May/June and extend to August, September, or October. Applicants must be willing to work weekends.
FOOD SERVICES AT EATERY AND COFFEE BAR: Individuals who are 16 years old or older prepare delicious food and drinks, serve our visitors, run the cash register, and clean the kitchen and visitor areas. Positions are available for several time periods, seven days a week. This position starts at $9–$11.50/hour plus tips.
SALES ASSOCIATE AT POINT WEST MARKET STORE: Individuals who are 18 years old or older stock shelves, assist visitors, and run the cash register. Positions are available for several time periods, seven days a week. This position starts at $11 to $13/hr.
SEASONAL GALLERY GUARD: Individuals who are 18 years old or older enhance the overall visitor experience while ensuring the The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is seeking Gallery Guards, who serve the important role of enhancing the overall visitor experience at the Center while ensuring the protection and preservation of all objects and the safety and well-being of visitors and employees. Available shifts are 8 a.m.–1 p.m., and 1–6 p.m. Individuals work part-time or full-time hours. Shifts include 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., a variety of days of the week. This job requires a High School diploma, spending extended periods of time on your feet, and a friendly personality. This position starts at $11/hr.
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE / CUSTODIAN: Individual works two days/week as a custodian and three days/week as a maintenance helper. Schedule is from 8 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Must be 18 years old or older. Pay is $14/hour.
Apply online, or stop by the Center’s front security desk to pick up an application between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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Full-time Jobs
Senior Registrar
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West seeks applicants for the position of Senior Registrar. The Senior Registrar leads the Registration department at the Center, ensures the efficient and professional execution of the duties and functions of the Registration Department.
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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Chief Financial Officer
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO is a senior level position responsible for directing the organization’s entire range of financial activities, including treasury, budgeting, accounting, and reporting functions, in support of the Center’s mission. The CFO is an integral colleague with the Executive Director/CEO and has the knowledge and ability to continue critical functions of the Center in the absence of the Executive Director/CEO. The position works directly with the Board Finance Committee for the evaluation of all operational and strategic issues affecting the financial well-being of the institution to ensure the financial alignment of museum priorities with available resources.
To learn more, click on the full job description link below. To apply, please send cover letter and curriculum vitae to Terry Harley at [email protected].
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Housel Director, McCracken Research Library
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West seeks applicants for the position of Housel Director of its McCracken Research Library (MRL). The Housel Director leads the operations, internal and external communications, exhibitions, programs, and research and reference services for the MRL and stewards its extensive archival and circulating collections. Through these activities, the Director and their staff advances the Center’s mission to “Share the Stories of the American West” and the MRL’s mission to “Advance the understanding, appreciation, and study of the American West and play an integral role in the creation and dissemination of scholarship on the region.”
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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Special Events & Donor Relations Specialist
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is seeking to fill the position of Special Events & Donor Relations Specialist. Working under the direction of the Director of Development, this individual plans and implements events intended to steward existing members and donors, and/ or introduce potential prospects to the Center.
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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Curator, Whitney Western Art Museum
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West seeks applicants for the position of Scarlett Curator of Western American Art for its Whitney Western Art Museum (Whitney). The Scarlett Curator leads operations, internal and external communications, exhibitions and programs for the Whitney, and stewards its 10,000-object collection ranging from nineteenth-century masterworks to compelling contemporary art. As the leader of one of the Center’s five museums, the Scarlett Curator capitalizes on the institution’s interdisciplinarity, actively collaborating with colleagues to offer new, unique perspectives on the American West, past, present, and future. Through these activities, the Scarlett Curator and their staff advances the Center’s mission of “Connecting people to the stories of the American West.”
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].
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Curator, Plains Indian Museum
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is seeking a Curator for its Plains Indian Museum. The successful candidate will be an advocate for the physical and cultural integrity of the Plains Indian Museum collections as a collaborative leader working with ideas, communities, and programs in advancing the Center’s mission.
To apply, send cover letter and resume to Human Resources Director Terry Harley at [email protected].
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Internship Opportunities
Our internship positions for 2022 are filled. Look back here in early 2023 for our next round of internships!
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West offers several internships for college students each summer! Although the application deadline for 2022 internships has passed, 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.
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.