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.
Food & Beverage Associate – Seasonal
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is seeking seasonal Food & Beverage associates to ensure prompt and courteous assistance to all people entering the Eatery.
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Applications may be picked up and returned at the front security desk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or completed online.
Custodian – Full-time
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West has a job opening for a full-time custodian to clean and maintain the Center’s properties.
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Applications may be picked up and returned at the front security desk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or completed online.
Catering Chef
Searching for a creative, flexible catering chef to develop culinary solutions for events at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Enjoy a fun, results-driven work environment with excellent pay and potential benefits.
Custodian – Part-time Seasonal
Are you a high energy, hardworking individual who loves cleaning and working in an interesting workplace? Buffalo Bill Center of the West has just the place for you!
The requirements are to be a reliable individual with good attendance with previous employers, able to work hard cleaning and performing other custodial tasks. Training will be provided.
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Applications may be picked up and returned at the front security desk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or completed online.
Sales Associates – Seasonal
The Center is seeking candidates for part-time, seasonal positions in the museum store, Points West Market. This individual greets and assists customers, stocks merchandise, operates a cash register, and completes other duties. Positions are available for several time periods, seven days a week. These positions start at $11 per hour.
The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or the equivalent. This individual needs excellent sales skills, efficient work habits, and pleasant interaction with guests and fellow employees. Previous retail experience is a plus.
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Applicants may apply online or stop by the Center during open hours to fill out an application.
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…