Wyoming State Museum Director 2026-02364

Salary: $7,805.20 Monthly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: State Parks & Cultural Resources
Division: Cultural Resources
Opening Date: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Classification: CRCR12

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The primary responsibility for this position is the management and oversight of the Wyoming State Museum. The position has supervisory responsibility for the museum staff, is responsible for the management and maintenance of the State's museum collections, oversees all exhibit space within the museum and the collections warehouse, is responsible for providing outreach to the State's museum community, as well as providing regular public outreach and education, and is responsible for the administration of the State Museum's annual budget.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Oversee all State Museum functions and activities.
• Ensure the State Museum is operational and actively providing museum visitors with a high-quality experience.
• Ensure high-quality public outreach and education is accomplished regularly through exhibits and programming.
• Develop and ensure compliance with the State Museum strategic plan and mission.
• Direct the State Museum staff in the effective performance of their job duties through conducting personnel actions and meeting with staff regularly to discuss issues, set goals, monitor progress, and accomplish the State Museum mission and strategic plan.
• Administer the biennial budget for the State Museum and any associated grants or funding.
• Assist the Agency Deputy Director in the preparation and reporting of the biennial State Museum budget and supplemental budgets, regularly monitoring budget and ensuring appropriate expenditure of State and all other funding sources.
• Ensure compliance with all fiscal policies, rules, regulations and reporting requirements related to all State Museum funding sources.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with a Masters Degree in Museum Science or a closely related field plus three (3) to five (5) years of experience in museum work, exhibit design, or public outreach.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of museum and curation practices, including exhibit preparation and curation techniques.
• Skill in organizing museum programs and education as well as a strong commitment to public service.
• Knowledge and ability in personnel management. Ability to provide leadership to employees. Skill in establishing and monitoring staff work priorities and in resolving conflicts between and among employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with constituents and with local, state and federal entities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to relate and communicate effectively with key stakeholders including elected officials, government officials at all jurisdictional levels and the state Executive branch. Strong public speaking and writing skills.
• Knowledge of State and Federal policies and procedures. Knowledge of Government accounting, contracting and financial management procedures. Ability to read and interpret program rules and policies.
• Ability and willingness to work with elected officials and provide information both written and verbally in committee meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Cultural Resources)

Experience:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Cultural Resources) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Cultural Resources Supervisor

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

5-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Cultural Resources) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Cultural Resources Supervisor
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is completed mostly indoors. Some travel is required.
NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt

Supplemental Information
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01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(CRCR12) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Cultural Resources?Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: cultural resources (such as historic preservation, museums studies, archaeology, anthropology or related experience.)

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Five (5) or more years of relevant experience.

04

Do you have a Masters Degree in Museum Science or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience in museum work, exhibit design, or public outreach?

• Yes
• No

06

Describe your relevant experience.
07

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

08

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
09

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
10

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE:** Per Wyoming Statute, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for Veterans' Preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive Veterans' Preference you **MUST** have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application.*** I have read and understand the Veterans' Preference Disclosure and understand that, if claiming Veterans' Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans' Preference.

• Yes, I have read and understand the Veterans' Preference Disclosure.
• No, I am not claiming Veterans' Preference

11

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

12

(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question