Employment

Careers with the Nevada Division of Museums & History

Help us preserve Nevada’s past—and shape its future.

The Nevada Division of Museums and History proudly protects, preserves, enriches, and shares our state’s history and heritage. Our team of passionate individuals makes this work possible through dedication to public service, lifelong learning, and community connection. 

We offer a variety of career opportunities in diverse locations across Nevada, each contributing to our shared mission, vision, and values.

Our Mission:

Save and share Nevada’s heritage to inspire curiosity and lifelong learning for all generations.

Our Vision:

To be a welcoming space that inspires, informs, and connects all who explore our shared history.

Our Values:

Public Service — We serve our communities with care, pride, and purpose.

Inclusivity — Diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives inform how our shared history is preserved and understood.

Collaboration — Our impact is amplified when we work as a team with shared goals.

Stewardship — Preserving the artifacts, stories, and spirit of Nevada is the heart of what we do.

Transparency — From how we work as a team to how we share Nevada’s stories, openness builds trust and ensures all voices are heard. 

Current Openings

Executive Director | Nevada State Museum, Carson City 

The Museum Director is responsible for the overall leadership, operation, planning, and management of a State museum in conformance with professionally accepted museum practices and standards for the management of collections held in the public trust and interpretation of those collections through research, exhibitions, education, and public programs.

Salary: $83,666 – $125,760

Click for job description and a link to apply. https://nvapps.state.nv.us/NEATS/Recruiting/ViewAnnouncement.aep2?recruitmentId=51003 

About the museum

Founded in 1939, the Nevada State Museum, Carson City preserves the state’s history through unique and authentic educational experiences via their collections, exhibits, events, and outreach activities. The knowledge of the staff’s archivists, scientists, and historians provides leadership in heritage education, adhering to the highest standards of public-trust stewardship. For more information, visit carsonnvmuseum.org.

Learn more about living in Carson City at visitcarsoncity.com.

Please direct inquiries to:
Mike Malone
(775) 687-7340 x301
mpmalone@nevadaculture.org