Employment

The Anchorage Museum connects people, expands perspectives, and encourages global dialog about the North and its distinct environment. Join our team to explore the intersection of art, history and science, and share multiple perspectives and experiences to tell a greater story. 

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 The Anchorage Museum is an equal opportunity employer.

JOB OPENINGS

Below are current job opportunities (click on the job title to read the full job description):

Curatorial Practices Specialist

The Anchorage Museum is seeking an enthusiastic critical thinker for Curatorial Practices Specialist. This 1-year term position will enhance Museum curatorial practice and scholarship and will contribute to curatorial programs and exhibitions; serving as project manager for some, and developing and organizing content for other exhibitions, public programs, events and special initiatives and projects. The Curatorial Practices Specialist will help develop strategic plans and processes for some of the Museum’s programmatic activities and approaches and develop future guidelines that are consistent with the Museum’s mission and strategic plan (emphasizing the importance of the public dimension of the Museum and high standards of quality, which include the need for sound scholarship and innovative approaches). The incumbent will focus on developing strategies in the areas of new venture creation, community curation, inclusion, community partnership development, relationship with the arts and cultural communities, and cross-departmental collaborations. In addition to your AMA application, please submit a one-page description of your proposed project, research, or community curation.

Assistant Educator

The Anchorage Museum is recruiting for an Assistant Educator. The successful candidate will have a passion for science and be interested in interpreting science for the Museum’s public through programs and activities including hands-on demonstrations, presentations, and planetarium shows, and will assist in mentoring summer staff, interns, and volunteers involved in programming as well as in the operation of the Discovery Center.

Guest Curator

The Anchorage Museum is recruiting for two experienced curators and/or community curators looking for an opportunity to develop content and programming that showcases the Anchorage Museum and inspires the Anchorage community. These Guest Curators will enhance Museum programming, scholarship and outreach through innovative projects that advance community engagement and curatorial practices. These 1-year term funded positions provided by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. In addition to your AMA application, please submit a one-page description of your proposed project, research, or community curation.

MUSE

MUSE restaurant currently has openings for a variety of positions. Applicants must be dedicated to understanding and exceeding customer expectations and needs. Hiring for these positions will be done through NMS Catering; a museum application is not required. Get more information on MUSE job openings.