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Why Work Here?
The story of the American West comes alive at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Through world-class collections, curatorial expertise, and engaging programs, visitors connect with that story in meaningful ways. Join our team and help bring the West to life. Located in Cody, Wyoming, our small, family-friendly community offers abundant outdoor recreation, a regional airport, vibrant Western culture, and easy access to Yellowstone National Park. Click here to find out more about living in Cody.
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal and employment background check.
Seasonal Positions
Cafe Associate – Join our Food and Beverage team as a Café Associate, preparing and serving food, operating the coffee bar, handling transactions, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment. Responsibilities include food prep, dishwashing, kitchen safety, stocking, and assisting guests and team members. Food service or barista experience preferred; training provided. Click here to apply.
Year-Round Positions
Manager, Membership and Annual Giving
The Manager of Membership and Annual Giving leads strategies to grow membership, increase annual giving, and strengthen relationships with supporters of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. This role oversees membership programs, donor acquisition and stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and member engagement activities while managing staff and volunteers to advance the Center’s mission, increase philanthropic support, and build lasting connections with members and donors.
PR/Marketing Director
This individual will spearhead the organization’s transition to a next-generation strategic platform and mission to cultivate the enduring spirit of the American West. He or she will articulate the Center’s evolving purpose, philosophy, and initiatives through a coordinated mix of communication tactics and can articulately act as Center representative with the public and the media and, specifically, to potential clients, employees, Board volunteers, and donors.
Consultant Services for Osteological Assessment
The Plains Indian Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West seeks a qualified Osteology Consultant to assess ancestral human remains and faunal materials. The project supports tribal consultation and NAGPRA inventory requirements. Applicants must demonstrate relevant osteological expertise and familiarity with NAGPRA. The independent contractor will work onsite in Cody, Wyoming. Proposals, including qualifications, work plan, budget, and schedule, are due December 15, 2026.
Submissions should be sent via email in ONE, SINGLE PDF to [email protected] and must arrive no later
than 5:00PM on December 15, 2026.
Resident Fellowships
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West offers a limited number of resident fellowships each year for scholars doing original research that advances knowledge, understanding, and passion about the extraordinary cultural and natural heritage of the American West and its timeless and global relevance. The Center is currently between cycles for Resident Fellowships.
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