Top 201 Museum Jobs in California

Museum Manager
American Bookbinders Museum —San Francisco, CA
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Customer service
- Mid-level
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Archivist
Cannery Row Management Company —Monterey, CA
- From $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Databases
- Employee discount
- Referral program
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CUSTODIAN I
CA Science Center —Los Angeles County, CA
- $3,326 - $4,163 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Military encouraged
- Fingerprint clearance
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Gallery Attendant I
Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles —Los Angeles, CA
- $18.97 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Entry level
Visitor Services Associate
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art —Los Angeles, CA
- $21.00 - $22.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Sales
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to climb stairs
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Retail Associate
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art —Los Angeles, CA
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Merchandising
- Ability to stand for extended periods
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Director of Operations, New Museum Openings
Museum of Ice Cream —Los Angeles, CA
- $160,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- 7 years
- Travel
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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Museum Head of Visitor Services
University of California, Santa Barbara —Santa Barbara, CA
- $25.38 - $35.97 an hour
- Part-time
- Sales
- Databases
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel reimbursement
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Custodial Associate (Museum)
Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences —Los Angeles, CA
- $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Commuter assistance
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Front Desk Associate (Part-Time)
Pretend City Children's Museum —Irvine, CA
- $21 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
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Dishwasher | Part-Time | Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
Oak View Group —Los Angeles, CA
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Entry level
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
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Administrative Assistant II, Museum
Skirball Cultural Center —Los Angeles, CA
- $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
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Host | Part-Time | Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
Oak View Group —Los Angeles, CA
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
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Executive Assistant and Board Liaison
San Jose Museum of Art —San Jose, CA
- $80,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Museum Registrar (35668)
Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa —Agua Caliente, CA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Research
- Mid-level
Barback | Part Time | Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
Oak View Group —Los Angeles, CA
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Organizational skills
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
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Be Here/1942 Exhibition Staff (temporary)
Oakland Museum of California —Oakland, CA
- $31 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Cleaning
- 1 year
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Part-time Museum Specialist
Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District —Simi Valley, CA
- $19.98 - $21.32 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- School experience
- Clean driving record
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Gallery Host
California Science Center —Los Angeles, CA
- $18.42 an hour
- Temporary
- Spanish
- English
- 1 year
Gallery Coordinator / Assistant
Shatto Gallery —Los Angeles, CA
- From $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Word
- Social media management
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Museum Manager

American Bookbinders Museum
San Francisco, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 - $65,000 a year
5 days ago

Qualifications

Google Workspace
Museum Studies
WordPress
Customer service
Workplace dispute resolution
Employee relationship building
Microsoft Office
Cataloging
Cultural competency
Bachelor's degree
Museum database software
Contracts
Managing projects
Business Administration
CRM system proficiency
Productivity software
Collections management systems
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Museum Manager Job Description

The Museum Manager oversees daily museum operations, event rentals, and mission-critical systems and databases. Reporting to the Executive Director, this full-time position collaborates with ABM staff, volunteers, and interns to support the museum’s public spaces. The position strengthens the museum’s long-term sustainability by improving admissions, expanding contributed and earned revenue, and ensuring smooth operational support.

Core Responsibilities

● Support public-facing and front-of-house operations

● Develop and manage event rentals

● Operate and maintain core museum systems

● Support fundraising activities

Specific Goals and Responsibilities

● Coordinate daily logistics for tours, visitor experiences, and special programs

● Welcome and check in visitors, provide wayfinding support, and manage museum shop sales

● Prepare reports on admissions, memberships, donors, and visitor demographics

● Convert event rental leads into bookings and manage the museum facility during events

● Respond to rental inquiries and coordinate contracts and event setup

● Manage formal agreements for event rentals

● Handle invoicing, reporting, and payments for event rentals

● Coordinate, plan, and set up receptions, lectures, event rentals, and other special events for museum visitors

● Support fundraising through email campaigns, donor cultivation, grant writing, and campaign development

● Identify funding opportunities and prepare grant proposals, including supporting data analysis

● Lead docent tours as needed

● Assist with cataloging and processing new acquisitions in ABM’s collection database, including loan agreements and condition reports

● Create promotional content and marketing materials for museum programs across the website, print materials, and social media

Required Skills

● Bachelor’s or master’s degree in museum studies, business administration, history, education, or a related field; equivalent work experience considered

● At least one year of museum experience performing similar responsibilities and contributing to institutional goals

● Ability to build and maintain positive, professional relationships with staff, volunteers, and the public

● Composure, diplomacy, creative problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills

● Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly in multiple formats and speak comfortably to groups

● Familiarity with CRM databases, ticketing and event software, cataloging systems, productivity tools such as Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, and basic social media and email platforms

● Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple projects

● Commitment to supporting a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) framework

● Graphic design skills and familiarity with tools such as InDesign and Photoshop preferred

● Experience with WordPress and website management preferred

Working Conditions, and Physical Environment

● Ability to commute to downtown San Francisco and work on site in an open office environment

● Ability to work at a computer workstation and front-of-house check-in desk

● Ability to safely handle museum objects and operate tools and machinery

● Ability to lift heavy objects and perform similar physical tasks during the workday

● Ability to stand for extended periods while leading tours or group activities

● Ability to climb stairs to access the administrative office

● Availability to work Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility for evening special events and event rentals

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Previous experience in a museum or similar work environment.

Experience:

Museum: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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