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 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 August, September, or October. Applicants must be willing to work weekends. 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.
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.
Full-time Jobs
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.
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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Senior Information Technology Technician
The Center of the West is looking for a Senior IT Technician to maintain and install computer hardware, software, and network components; identify and resolve system problems; maintain and support infrastructure software and hardware; user support; and develop support code for system operations.
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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School Programs & Curriculum Specialist
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is looking for a School Programs and Curriculum Specialist to manage the direction, development, and implementation of pre-K-12 curriculum and digital learning initiatives.
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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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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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.