Top 35 Museum Jobs in Oakland, Ca

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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Be Here/1942 Exhibition Staff (temporary)
Oakland Museum of California —Oakland, CA
- $31 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Cleaning
- 1 year
12d
School Group Greeter - Volunteer (unpaid)
Oakland Museum of California —Oakland, CA
- Email
- Internship
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
Gallery Host - Volunteer (unpaid)
Oakland Museum of California —Oakland, CA
- Email
- Internship
- Entry level
Naturalist Aide - Seasonal - Summer 2026 ($17.74/hour - $23.94/hour)
HAYWARD AREA RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT —Hayward, CA
- $17.74 - $23.94 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
Assistant Registrar & Preparator
NIAD Art Center —Richmond, CA
- $27 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Google Workspace
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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School Programs Facilitator - Volunteer (unpaid)
Oakland Museum of California —Oakland, CA
- Email
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Internship
- Entry level
On-Call Oakland Space Academy (OSA) Assistant
Chabot Space & Science Center —Oakland, CA
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- High school
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Preparator I (As Needed)
Asian Art Museum Foundation —San Francisco, CA
- $31.20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Heavy lifting
- Fair chance
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3d
Project Processing Archivist (9722C) 86915
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $82,984.93 - $91,595.44 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
Human Resources Coordinator
COFAM- Corporation Of the Fine Arts Museums —San Francisco, CA
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3d
Branch Librarian and Archives Coordinator
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals —San Francisco, CA
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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
High School Explainer: PACE Program
EXPLORATORIUM —San Francisco, CA
- $19.86 an hour
- Temporary
- High school
- Children
- Computer skills
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2d
Interpretive Ambassador
SFZOO —San Francisco, CA
- 18 years or older
- Public speaking
- High school diploma or GED
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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
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Branch Librarian and Archives Coordinator
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit —San Francisco, CA
- $89,488 - $145,507 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Senior Editor, Publications
SFMOMA —San Francisco, CA
- $90,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Office
- Master's degree
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
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High School Explainer
EXPLORATORIUM —San Francisco, CA
- $19.61 an hour
- Temporary
- High school
- Children
- Communication skills
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2d
Senior Museum Preparator (3522) - SFO - 161510
City and County of San Francisco —San Francisco, CA
- $77,974 - $94,874 a year
- Overtime
- Forklift
- Assembly
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Continuing education credits
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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
4 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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