Employment Opportunities
History and myth. Art and culture. Legends and legacies. The story of the American West is a rich and colorful tapestry, 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.
Create your own lasting legacy. Find your position here and help us share the story 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.
Custodian – Seasonal
Buffalo Bill Center of the West is looking for a Seasonal Custodian to clean and maintain the Center’s properties.
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Apply online, or pick up an application and return it to the front security desk between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Security Officer – Part-time
Buffalo Bill Center of the West is looking for a part-time Security Officer to protect employees, visitors, and property from possible criminal activity. The successful candidate represents the Center and works with the public in a friendly and professional manner.
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Apply online, or pick up an application and return it to the front security desk between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
PR / Marketing Manager
Buffalo Bill Center of the West is seeking a PR/Marketing Manager to lead the Center’s digital and traditional media marketing to increase awareness of the Center, its mission, and its programs. The ideal candidate will have experience with both marketing and communications as well as how to blend the two to best showcase the Center. The PR/Marketing Manager serves as one of the public faces of the Center, able to articulately act as Center representative with the public and the media. Duties also include website content development, social media management, media relations, coordinating with outside partners, and working collaboratively with other staff members and departments. Some experience with digital photography and videography preferred.
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To apply, send cover letter and resume to [email protected].
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.
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To apply, send cover letter and resume to Human Resources Director Terry Harley at [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunities
The Center of the West’s Development Department is seeking an outgoing volunteer for approximately 3 – 5 hours per week to make phone calls to our members and donors as follow-ups to fundraising efforts that take place year-round. The right person will be able to make many calls in succession, take notes and payment information, and be a good ambassador for the Center. For questions and more information on this position and on volunteering at the Center in general, please contact Terry Harley at [email protected].
Click here to apply for this volunteer position, or e-mail [email protected].
Internship Opportunities
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West offers several internships for college students each summer! For the 2020 season, available internships include everything from book conservation, to marketing, to caring for and presenting programs about raptors. Our internships are for 10 weeks, pay $12.50 per hour, and include a $500 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…