CareerPlan

Museum Director - Buffalo Bill Museum

Mountain Parks and Recreation, USFull-time$86k–$98k2026-10-23 → 2026-11-11
On-site · United States

Core

Lead the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, a historic site and cultural institution within Denver Mountain Parks, focusing on stewardship, visitor engagement, and strategic growth.

Role type

Senior museum director (cultural institution)

Builds

Cultural interpretation programs, exhibits, and community engagement initiatives for a historic site

Domain

Cultural heritage / History / Public History

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Strategic planning, community engagement, public relations, program design, budget management, grant writing, staff supervision, facilities management, risk management

Preferred skills

Master's degree in history/museum studies, NAGPRA compliance knowledge, Tribal partnership experience, American West history expertise

Responsibilities

Develop and implement interpretive and strategic plans; oversee marketing and public relations; guide educational programs and exhibits; manage annual budget and secure grants; supervise museum staff; oversee facility maintenance; ensure legal and ethical compliance

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC