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. 

To apply for any of our open positions, please complete our online Employment Application.

 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, detail oriented, critical thinker for its Curatorial Practices Specialist position. This 1-year term position will support and develop curatorial programming and act as a liaison between Museum departments, and artists, to enhance exhibitions, community curation, and program development activities. The successful applicant will be organized, experienced at research, and be eager to work with staff and public to augment the Museum’s work within the community.

2019 Spring Education Intern

The Anchorage Museum is seeking an enthusiastic applicant for the spring term of the 2019 academic year. Opportunities and training may include object-based teaching, developing classes and tours for K-12 audiences, as well as educational and outreach materials, with a focus on the Art of the North galleries and the Alaska exhibition. Interns will assist with program delivery and tours, create resources, and provide overall support to education programming, including but not limited to school groups, public programs, and classes for the public. One of the internship positions will specifically assist with organization, sampling, and analyzing sound files related to a state-wide K-12 soundscape ecology project.

Guest Curator

The Anchorage Museum is recruiting for an experienced curator and/or community curator looking for an opportunity to develop content and programming that showcases the Anchorage Museum and inspires the Anchorage community. This Guest Curator will enhance Museum programming, scholarship and outreach through innovative projects that advance community engagement and curatorial practices. This 1-year term funded position is 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.