Library and Archives Manager, Westmoreland County Historical Society and Historic Hanna’s Town
Greensburg, PA
Compensation: $15 an hour, up to 26 hours per week.
The Library Coordinator supports the daily operation and management of the Calvin E. Pollins Memorial Library. The Library Coordinator helps maintain an organized, welcoming, and researcher-friendly environment while developing practical experience in reference services, collections management, archival description, volunteer coordination, and reporting.
Training and guidance are provided as needed.
The regular work schedule is Wednesday through Saturday 10:30-4:30, not to exceed 26 hours per week.
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Associate Curator, Albany Institute of History & Art
Albany, NY
Compensation: $42,500 – $52,500 annually
As a key member of the Curatorial team, the Associate Curator plays a vital role in shaping how the Albany Institute of History & Art’s collections are preserved, interpreted, and experienced. This position offers the opportunity to organize exhibitions of regional and national significance, contribute original research, collaborate with leading scholars and institutions, and help expand public understanding of the depth and breadth of the art and history represented in the Albany Institute’s holdings.
The Associate Curator is responsible for the care, interpretation, and academic study of all objects owned by or on loan to the museum. This role plays a central part in exhibition planning—both developing in-house exhibitions and supporting traveling shows—and collaborates closely with colleagues across marketing, education, development, and the Executive Director. The Associate Curator also makes collections recommendations related to acquisitions, conservation, deaccessioning, attribution, and authentication.
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Deputy Director (half-time), National Food Museum
Washington, DC
Compensation: $60,000-$70,000 per year.
The nonprofit National Food Museum seeks an entrepreneurial, part-time Deputy Director to help lead our young organization as we enter an exciting stage of development. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape a new national institution devoted to the history, culture, and future of food in America. A special emphasis is the impact of diet on health and the environment/climate.
Working closely with the founding board of directors, the Deputy Director will guide strategic planning, fundraising, and program development to build a sustainable foundation for the museum.
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Chief Curator, Colby College Museum of Art
Waterville, ME
Compensation: $130,000–150,000
Seeking visionary Chief Curator to lead exhibitions, mentor curators, shape collections, and build key relationships. The role requires expertise in American art, strong leadership, and exceptional communication.
Ideal candidates bring a master’s degree, significant exhibition and collection experience, proven mentoring ability, and excellent writing and interpersonal skills; Seven+ years in arts or education and five+ years progressive leadership. Details: http://www.museum-search.com/open-searches/. Apply by 2/6/26 to SearchandRef@museum-search.com. EOE. Nominations welcome.
IDEAL Summer Internship 2026, Chester County History Center
West Chester, PA
Compensation: The anticipated timeframe is June through early August. The stipend is $15/hour and does not include benefits or holidays. However, an additional $950 will be provided to cover field trip and cost of living expenses upon submission of reports.
CCHC is pleased to offer a paid IDEAL Summer internship in 2026 that is generously underwritten by The Decorative Arts Trust. The internship is designed to provide professional experience to a graduate student who is an emerging museum professional focusing on historical artifacts
Tasks to be completed:
The internship will encompass a variety of curatorial and collections management tasks that are typical of a mid-sized history museum. These may include:
- Assisting with the installation of CCHC’s America 250 exhibition
- Original cataloging for patent models, fraternal organizations, and other topics
- Research about schools of needlework or genealogy associated with inscribed quilts
- Digital exhibit development
- Creating social media content
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Director of Exhibition Design, Peabody Essex Museum
Salem, MA
Compensation: $100,00 -$121,000 plus benefits.
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA, seeks a Director of Exhibition Design to lead its Exhibition Design Department, serving as Lead Designer for select exhibitions, managing a $1M budget specific to design costs and a team of 7-8 staff. Responsibilities include overseeing the planning and design for special exhibitions and collections galleries, managing in-house fabrication and outsourced services. Minimum of 8 years’ experience in exhibition design for art/cultural institutions and 4 years of managerial experience, or equivalent. EA/EO. For details: www.museum-search.com/open-searches To apply in confidence, submit an application online at https://rcr.li/PUXH by February 7, 2026. Nominations welcome.
Manager of Public Programs, National Liberty Museum
Philadelphia, PA
Compensation: $55,000-$65,000
Are you interested in overseeing cutting edge public programs that get right to the heart of some of the most important issues of our time? If so, the National Liberty Museum is hiring a Manager of Public Programs. You will be on point for this indispensable part of our interpretive offerings. You will be an excellent organizer, pay close attention to detail, and have strong people skills. You will be comfortable liaising with people from across the political spectrum, be intellectually curious, and not shy away from difficult conversations. As our institution enters an exciting period of growth and change, you have the opportunity to become an indispensable part of our Content & Interpretation team.
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