Skip to main content

Work for NMWA

Join a team that’s welcoming, inclusive, and motivated to fulfill the mission of the Museum.

  1. 1
  2. 2
Current Openings

Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the strategic oversight, integrity, and management of all financial operations of the Museum. The CFO ensures financial transparency, regulatory compliance, and long-term institutional sustainability. Serving as the primary financial advisor to the Executive Director and Board of Trustees, the CFO oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audit and tax compliance, investment oversight, internal controls, and accounting operations. The CFO supervises the Accounting Manager and serves as staff liaison to the Finance Committee and external financial partners.

View Full Job Description

Chief Curator of Art

The Chief Curator of Art provides artistic vision, intellectual leadership, and strategic direction for the Museum’s permanent collection, exhibition schedule, and related programming. They are an ambassador for the Museum and ensure that exhibitions, acquisitions, and interpretive materials not only meet the highest standards of scholarly and artistic excellence but also inspire visitors to connect with wildlife and the natural world, consistent with the Museum’s vision.

View Full Job Description

 

INTERNSHIPS

Graduate Curatorial Internship

The Graduate Curatorial Internship of the National Museum of Wildlife Art offers hands-on training to graduate students interested in pursuing a career in museum work. This is an intensive, focused internship, one in which the intern will gain meaningful experience in preparation for a future career in art museums or another art-related field.

View Full Internship Description

 

Apply Now!

Apply

Deliver cover letter, résumé, and references to the appropriate location, or submit your information using the form below:

 

Drop-Off Applications
National Museum of Wildlife Art
2820 Rungius Road

Mail-in Applications
Michael Hofhiens
National Museum of Wildlife Art
PO Box 6825
Jackson, WY 83002

"*" indicates required fields

Drop files here or
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, zip, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 3.

    The NMWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for positions at the National Museum of Wildlife Art are considered without regard to race, creed, color, country of origin, sex, age, citizenship, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.

    Volunteer Opportunities

    Play a vital role at the museum through your passion for wildlife and love of fine art.

    Volunteer
    What People Are Saying
    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
    5. 5
    6. 6
    7. 7
    8. 8
    "I have been to Europe multiple times—studied art in so many places—never saw anything so fantastic as this! Stunning and jaw-dropping, thank you!"
    — Maggie A.
    "Thank you for this glorious dedication to our "wild" life and human connection. Moving, emotional, and informative, with beauty within it all. "
    — Lynne R.
    "Architecturally stunning, thoughtful, interesting, educational, superb art and exhibits. A memorable experience. Thank you!"
    — Susan B.
    "I've never seen anything like this and I'm grateful to have stopped by. The extinct bird display nearly made me cry with the bird calls. Beautiful!!! "
    — Marley S.
    "This museum was so intimate and inspiring. As a former art teacher, the children's center made me want to have a classroom again!"
    — Ellan M.
    "Thank you for making this stop fun for my five kids. It kept them engaged, which allowed me to enjoy looking too!"
    — Katie V.
    "Super cool experience, I enjoyed the paintings and the thick paint textures! It made me feel like I was immersed in the natural environment!"
    — Carmel G.
    "BEST Museum I've ever been to! The hands on and special spaces for children were amazing and drew young people of all ages! Great job!"
    — Judy G.