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 September or October. Applicants must be willing to work weekends.
FOOD & BEVERAGE: The center is seeking individuals to work in our Food & Beverage Department. Employees will rotate positions in our café and coffee bar. Employees share in a tip pool. Fun atmosphere and great fellow employees. No prior experience is required.
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.
Full-time Jobs
Exhibit Production Manager
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is seeking a creative and dynamic Exhibit Production Manager to support the work of its museums. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, production, and maintenance of museum exhibits and assists with the care, storage, and stewardship of museum collections. As a member of the Museum Services team, the Exhibit Production Manager provides critical creative and technical direction for temporary and permanent exhibits.
Please apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter explaining why you want this position and why you believe you’d be successful in it to Terry Harley at [email protected]. For questions or more information, contact Jordan Davis, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected].
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Registration Assistant
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is looking for an Registration Assistant to aid in 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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Controller
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West seeks a Controller to plan and direct the accounting operations of the Center, leading all day-to-day operations and supervising a team of 3 to 4 staff members including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and grants administration.
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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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 next opportunity for internships is in 2023. Look back here in early 2023 for details!
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.