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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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Museum Attendant Guard, Custodial Services
American Museum of Natural History —New York, NY
- $48,073.44 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory
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- High school diploma or GED
Guest Services Representative (Part-Time)
American Museum of Natural History —New York, NY
- $20 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
Gift Processing and Data Associate (part time)
The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation —Dearborn, MI
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
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Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time)..
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American His —Detroit, MI
- $16.50 - $17.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
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Custodial Technician
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN PHILA —Philadelphia, PA
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- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
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Customer Service Representative
American Museum of Science and Energy / Oak Ridge Discovery Foundation —Oak Ridge, TN
- $13.75 - $14.25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- In-person
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Administrative Assistant
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN PHILA —Philadelphia, PA
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
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- Dental insurance
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Visitor Experience Associate
International African American Museum —Charleston, SC
- $17 an hour
- Extended hours
- 18 years or older
- Computer literacy
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- Free parking
- Store discount
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Curatorial Assistant
Whitney Museum of American Art —New York, NY
- $31 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Data entry
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Curatorial Associate
American Museum of Natural History —New York, NY
- $93,000 - $98,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Doctor of Philosophy
Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)
American Museum of Natural History —New York, NY
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Laboratory experience
- High school diploma or GED
Events Manager
American Jazz Museum —Kansas City, MO
- $40,000 - $45,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
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Security Officer - Full Time
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American His —Detroit, MI
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Ability to sit for extended periods
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Event Associate
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art —Greensburg, PA
- Part-time
- Bar
- Entry level
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Supervising Museum Maintainer, HVAC (Overnight)
American Museum of Natural History —New York, NY
- $125,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- 3 years
Gottesman Learning Center Program Assistant
American Museum of Natural History —New York, NY
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Education Library and Resource Associate
American Museum of Natural History —New York, NY
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Master's degree
Department Administrator (Part-Time)
American Museum of Natural History —New York, NY
- $31 - $33 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Administrative experience
Supervising Museum Maintainer, HVAC (Evening)
American Museum of Natural History —New York, NY
- $125,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- 3 years

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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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