Employment
AT Stuhr
Museum

Our team is growing and we want you to be a part of it!

Here are our current opportunities. Check back soon for more!

Assistant Curator (FT)

Assists the Curator with the ongoing preservation, research, and documentation of Stuhr Museum’s historical collections as they pertain to the history of Nebraska and the Platte River Valley, with special emphasis on the history of Hall County, Nebraska. Assists with the scheduling, designing, maintenance, and installation of all long-term and rotating exhibits and exhibit spaces in the Stuhr Building, Fonner Rotunda, STEAM Learning Center, and other sites where Stuhr Museum exhibits are located. EOE.

Living Historian (PT)

Stuhr Museum is seeking part-time, seasonal living historians. This position interprets all aspects of life in central Nebraska and the Great Plains during the 1840s through the 1920s for visitors within various sites within the museum. Living historians will wear period-appropriate clothing. EOE.

Mercantile Manager (PT)

Stuhr Museum is seeking a part-time manager for the historic General Mercantile Emporium in Railroad Town. This position manages the day-to-day operations of the Mercantile, including maintaining an inventory and budget for the Mercantile. The manager is also responsible for merchandise selection, receiving, general office duties to assist in store operation, and will assist customers in a cheerful and helpful manner.  EOE.

Mercantile Clerk (PT)

Stuhr Museum is seeking part-time, seasonal clerks to work in the historic General Mercantile Emporium. Clerks will greet and serve visitors to the Mercantile while interpreting the Mercantile site. Clerks will also assist with other tasks, such as stocking merchandise and cleaning the site daily. EOE.

Culinary Staff (FT & PT)

Stuhr Museum is seeking both full-time and part-time, seasonal culinary staff. These positions will provide food service anywhere needed on the grounds, including the Stuhr Bistro in the Stuhr Building and the Silver Dollar in Railroad Town, and may assist with catered meals as needed. EOE.

Museum Educator (PT)

Stuhr Museum is now taking applications for part-time Museum Educators for Stuhr Museum Field Trips. A passion and proficiency for working with school-aged children and a desire to teach historical content from the 1800s is required. Also, must be willing to learn period-appropriate activities and dress in period-appropriate clothing. Requires a high school diploma. A teaching degree or experience is preferred. Background checks will be done on prospective candidates. EOE.

Stuhr Museum is now taking applications for part-time teachers for our Summer Adventures program. A passion and proficiency for working with preschool and school-aged children is required. Must have a desire to teach historical content from the 1800s, classes based on books, nature, art, music, theater, exploration and/or other skills you are proficient in. Also must be willing to dress in period-appropriate clothing when teaching period classes. Requires a high school diploma. A teaching degree or experience is preferred. A knowledge of Nebraska’s history is also desired. Background checks will be done on prospective candidates. EOE.

STEAM Learning Center Facilitator (PT)

Stuhr Museum is seeking STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Learning Center Facilitators. Must work well with Pre-K and school-aged children and possess a desire to teach using experiential, hands-on techniques. Must also be willing to learn about antique farm machinery and teach visitors of all ages about the machinery in the STEAM Learning Center. Requires a high school diploma. A teaching degree or experience is desired. A background check will be done on prospective candidates. Part-time. EOE.

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Applications may also be submitted in person at Stuhr Museum during business hours, Sunday-Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For more information on any position, please call (308) 385-5316 ext. 207 or e-mail office@stuhrmuseum.org.