Top 26 museum Jobs in berkeley, ca

Entomology Museum Technician (9613C) Essig Museum of Entomology 86451
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $28.69 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Bachelor's degree
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Director of Collections
Eames Institute —Richmond, CA
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- Monday to Friday
- 5 years
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RH —Walnut Creek, CA
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- Full-time
- 5 years
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Senior Editor, Publications
SFMOMA —San Francisco, CA
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- 7 years
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Curatorial Fellow, Chinese Cinema (9722C) 86424
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
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- Full-time
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Associate Registrar, Exhibitions
SFMOMA —San Francisco, CA
- $36.94 - $44.32 an hour
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Cultural Resource Member
American Conservation Experience - EPIC —Martinez, CA
- From $352 a week
- 8 hour shift
- Word processing
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Postdoc Evolutionary Genomics Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $69,073 - $77,030 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Curator of Education and Visitor Engagement
Lindsay Wildlife Experience —Walnut Creek, CA
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Overtime
- Office
- 3 years
- Education
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On-Call Exhibit Technician/Senior Exhibit Technician
Exploratorium —San Francisco, CA
- $37.69 - $41.37 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Schematics
- Bachelor of Science
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Interpretive Ambassador
SFZOO —San Francisco, CA
- 18 years or older
- Public speaking
- High school diploma or GED
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Facility Rental Program Assistant (As Needed)
Asian Art Museum Foundation —San Francisco, CA
- $26.80 an hour
- Part-time
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AV Technician II
SFMOMA —San Francisco, CA
- $33.35 - $40.02 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
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Development Operations Specialist
Bay Area Discovery Museum —Sausalito, CA
- $30.00 - $32.82 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Animal Exhibit Host $16.90/HR
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom —Vallejo, CA
- $16.90 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Public speaking
- 16+ years old
- Outdoor work
Director of Marketing
COFAM- Corporation Of the Fine Arts Museums —San Francisco, CA
- $125,000 - $140,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- 7 years
- Marketing
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
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Community Learning Specialist (Bilingual- Spanish/English)
Bay Area Discovery Museum —Sausalito, CA
- $29 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
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Associate Museum Registrar (3554) - SFO - 163999
City and County of San Francisco —San Francisco, CA
- $71,838 - $87,256 a year
- Overtime
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Continuing education credits
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Creative Director
Asian Art Museum Foundation —San Francisco, CA
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Director of Exhibition Design and Production
Asian Art Museum Foundation —San Francisco, CA
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- 7 years
- Construction site
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Entomology Museum Technician (9613C) Essig Museum of Entomology 86451

University of California Berkeley -
Berkeley, CA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$28.69 an hour
6 days ago

Qualifications

Records maintenance
Laboratory instruments
Entomology
Entomology

Full Job Description

Entomology Museum Technician (9613C) Essig Museum of Entomology 86451 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.

As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic, and social value.

We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , Principles of Community , and Strategic Plan .

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and we provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley.

Departmental Overview

The Essig Museum is a world-class research collection of insects and spiders with over five million specimens largely from western North America, with additional representation from Pacific Islands, Chile, Central America, and other regions. Although the collection was inaugurated in 1939, some specimens date back to the 1880s. The collection continues to grow through the research enterprises of faculty, staff, and students, including biodiversity surveys, ecology and behavioral studies, and taxonomy and systematic research.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: June 11, 2026

Responsibilities

The Essig Museum will incorporate and curate the UC Berkeley biological control insect collection, which represents a specimen-based history of biological control in California. The collection includes specimens, stored in various ways, and their associated meta-data. The position serves as the primary technical staff member responsible for incorporating these specimens and information into the museum's collection, including digitization efforts and the use of laboratory procedures as necessary.

45% Enter and verify specimen information including locality, collection date, and related notes from specimen labels and historical card files into the museums database to ensure accurate digital records and accessibility.
30% Prepare and preserve insect specimens by pinning or point-mounting unmounted materials according to museum standards. This may involve rehydrating fragile or dried specimens prior to handling to ensure proper positioning and minimize damage.
15% Assign and attach unique Essig Museum catalog numbers to individual specimens to support accurate identification, tracking, and long-term collection management.
10% Assist with the organization, labeling, storage, and general maintenance of the BioControl collection in accordance with Essig Museum curation standards to support preservation, accessibility, and research use.
Required Qualifications

Understands the operation of lab equipment.
General knowledge and experience in entomology, including taxonomy
Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, good record-keeping.
Ability to work independently and reliably.
Good interpersonal skills and communication ability.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications

Master of Science in Entomology or related field, or equivalent in lab and/or field experience
Advanced knowledge of entomology, including collecting techniques, preservation, and identification
Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $28.69.

This is a part-time (32 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.

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