Top 42 Museum Jobs in Dallas Tx

Registrar
The Sixth Floor Museum —Dallas, TX
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
IT Help Desk Support - Part Time
PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE —Dallas, TX
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Windows
- 1 year
10d
Archivist
DALLAS COUNTY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION —Dallas, TX
- Full-time
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Head of Education
DALLAS COUNTY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION —Dallas, TX
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
6d
PT/FT Gallery Attendant
Dallas Museum of Art —Dallas, TX
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
Event Associate - PT
PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE —Dallas, TX
- Part-time
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Entry level
Facilities Associate
The Sixth Floor Museum —Dallas, TX
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- CPR Certification
- Sanitation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
MUSEUM EDUCATOR
DALLAS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM —Dallas, TX
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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7d
Social Media Content Specialist
PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE —Dallas, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Ability to sit for extended periods
The Pauline Gill Sullivan Assistant/Associate/Curator of American Art
Dallas Museum of Art —Dallas, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Doctor of Philosophy
- 1 year
MUSEUM EDUCATOR (Elementary Education, Programming, and Curriculum)
DALLAS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM —Dallas, TX
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
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3d
Museum Docent, Contingent Worker (1499618)
Toyota —Plano, TX
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Contract
- Spanish
- US work authorization
- Cleaning
- Dental insurance
Apprenticeship
Heritage Auctions —Dallas, TX
- Part-time
- Research
- Office
- Military encouraged
Quick Apply
Rights and Reproductions Coordinator
DALLAS COUNTY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION —Dallas, TX
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Director of Events
PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE —Dallas, TX
- Weekends as needed
- 7 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Ability to sit for extended periods
3d
Outreach Explorer - Part Time
PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE —Dallas, TX
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Brand Designer & Creative Strategist
PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE —Dallas, TX
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Senior level
12d
Gallery Facilitator (Education)
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden —Dallas, TX
- $16.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Teaching Certification
Quick Apply
Corporate Giving Manager
PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE —Dallas, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- 3 years
- Ability to sit for extended periods
11d
Manager of Grants
Dallas Museum of Art —Dallas, TX
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Research
- Mid-level

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Registrar

The Sixth Floor Museum -
Dallas, TX

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

History
Museum Studies
Shipping coordination
Packing
Inventory auditing
Archives
Museum experience
Mid-level
3 years
Cataloging
Bachelor's degree in history
Records management
Bachelor's degree
Collections access (archival reference service)
Pest monitoring
Shipping and receiving inventory management
Museum database software
Environmental monitoring
Exhibition coordination
Materials handling
Conservation and preservation (curatorial skill)
Documentation Handling
Cross-functional collaboration
Collections management systems
Communication skills
Time management
Sample accessioning

Full Job Description

Who We Are

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is one of the nation’s leading history museums and the most visited historic site in North Texas. Located within the historic Texas School Book Depository, the Museum preserves and shared the story of President John F. Kennedy, the assassination of President Kennedy, and the enduring legacy of the 1960s through exhibitions, educational programming, collection and public engagement.

Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, The Sixth Floor Museum has a growing collection of archival materials, photographs, films and three-dimensional objects that preserve one of the most significant moments in American history. As the Museum continues to invest in its collections, this position offers an exciting opportunity to help steward these resources while contributing to the new exhibitions, acquisitions and long-term preservation initiatives.

The Opportunity

The Sixth Floor Museum seeks a detailed-oriented and collaborative Registrar to support the care, documentation and stewardship of the Museum’s permanent collection.

Reporting to the Head of Collections & Registration, the Registrar plays a critical role in maintaining accurate collections records, coordinating object movement, supporting exhibitions, processing acquisitions and loans and ensuring the Museum collections are managed to professional museum standards.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, enjoys solving complex logistical challenges and is committed to preserving history through exceptional collection management.

Key Responsibilities

Collection Management

Maintain accurate collection records and documentation within the Museum’s collections management system.
Process acquisitions, accessions, catalog records and object updates.
Coordinate incoming and outgoing loans, shipping and object movements.
Assist with inventory projects and collections audits.
Support collections storage, environmental monitoring and preservation initiatives.

Exhibition & Object Care

Coordinate object movement, installation and deinstallation for exhibitions.
Prepare and maintain condition reports and exhibition documentation.
Ensure proper handling, packing and transportation of collection objects.
Collaborate with Curatorial, Exhibitions and conservation professionals throughout project planning and implementation.

Professional Practice

Maintain registration procedures consistent with museum standards and best practices.
Assist researchers and support internal access to collections.
Contribute to collections policies, documentation projects and departmental initiatives.
Work collaboratively across departments to support Museum’s mission.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, History, American Studies or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Three or more years of registrar or collections management experience in a museum setting.
Experience working with a collections management database, preferably TMS.
Knowledge of registration standards, collections documentation and object handling procedures.
Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to details.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with history collections.
Experience supporting exhibition and gallery installations.
Familiarity with museum environmental monitoring and integrated pest management.

Compensation and Benefits

This position is full-time and exempt. Compensation is commensurate with experience and aligned with internal compensation structure. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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