CURRENT OPENINGS:

Position Type: Full-Time, Grant-Funded (3-Year Term), Exempt
Salary: $48,000–$60,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Reports To: Director of Education
Location: Houston, Texas (on-site, with regional and statewide travel)
Application Deadline: Open until filled

About the Museum
The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum preserves and shares the stories and contributions of the African American military experience through its permanent collections, exhibitions, educational programming, and performing and visual arts.

Position Summary
The Living History Program Manager will build and lead BSNM’s living history program, developing scripts and interpretive materials, training a company of first-person and third-person interpreters, and coordinating performances at the museum and throughout the Greater Houston community. The Manager will work closely with the Archivist, who provides historical research, artifacts, and object interpretation to strengthen performances and training, and the Director of Education, who supports historical interpretation, educational programming, outreach, partnerships, recruitment, and logistical coordination. Together, this team will ensure the program remains historically accurate while the Manager oversees its day-to-day operation and long-term growth, including the development of bilingual Spanish/English content.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all living history scripts and interpretive materials, in consultation with the Archivist and Director of Education to ensure historical accuracy.
• Create and lead a comprehensive training program for first-person and third-person interpreters.
• Recruit actors and interpreters locally and through national casting calls.
• Manage auditions, scheduling, and day-to-day program logistics.
• Conduct outreach to schools, community organizations, veterans’ groups, and historical organizations.
• Coordinate performances at the museum and throughout the Greater Houston community, including virtual, in-person, and statewide presentations.
• Develop new interpretive programs and seasonal presentations.
• Build partnerships with colleges and universities offering history, theater, museum studies, education, and public history programs to create internship and experiential learning opportunities.
• Establish relationships with local high schools, particularly theater and history programs, to build a pipeline of future interpreters and museum professionals.
• Develop bilingual (Spanish/English) scripts, training materials, and public-facing content.
• Collect data and evaluate program outcomes and impact.

Program Vision & Growth
Beyond day-to-day programming, this position will lay the foundation for a statewide and, eventually, national initiative. Building on models such as the Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums (ALHFAM) and its regional affiliates, the Manager will help establish an annual Buffalo Soldiers Living History Symposium, bringing together interpreters, educators, historians, reenactors, and museum professionals to share best practices and develop programming centered on African American military history. Drawing on programs such as the Museum of the American Revolution’s Living History Youth Summer Institute, the Manager will also help design a structured pipeline that recruits and trains high school and college students, combining historical interpretation with professional development, community engagement, and paid educational opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theater, History, Museum Studies, Education, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2–4 years of experience in living history interpretation, theatrical direction or production, museum education, or interpretive programming.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting, training, and directing performers or interpreters.
• Strong public speaking, coaching, and directing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple productions, schedules, and partners simultaneously.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally and statewide for performances and outreach.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, for performances and events.
• Ability to lift and move props, costumes, and set pieces up to 40 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Theater, Museum Studies, Public History, or Education.
• Experience interpreting African American history or military history.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English, required to support the program’s bilingual content.
• Prior experience building partnerships with colleges, universities, or high schools.
• Familiarity with ALHFAM or comparable living history professional networks.
• Experience with grant-funded program development, data collection, and evaluation.

Benefits
Benefits for this grant-funded position include:

• Health, dental, and vison coverage
• Access to a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off, vacation, sick leave and institutional holidays
• Professional development support
• Opportunity for renewal or transition to a permanent role contingent on future funding

How to Apply
Submit a resume and cover letter to admin@buffalosoldiersmuseum.org. Phone calls are not accepted.

Position Type: Full-Time, Grant-Funded (2-Year Term), Exempt
Salary: $48,000–$60,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Reports To: CEO, Director of Curatorial Affairs once filled,
Location: Houston, Texas (on-site)
Application Deadline: Open until filled

About the Museum
The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum preserves and shares the stories and contributions of the African American military experience through its permanent collections, exhibitions, educational programming, and performing and visual arts.

Position Summary
The Collections Manager is responsible for the care, documentation, and stewardship of the museum’s permanent collection and incoming loans. This is a two-year, grant-funded position created to support a comprehensive collections inventory, rehousing, and cataloging project as the museum prepares for and completes its facility renovation and reopening. The Collections Manager will establish sound collections-management practices, maintain the museum’s collections database, and ensure artifacts are properly preserved, documented, and accessible for exhibition, research, and loan.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day care, handling, and storage of the museum’s permanent collection, including uniforms, artifacts, archival documents, photographs, and works of art.
• Conduct a full inventory of the collection and reconcile records in preparation for the museum’s reopening.
• Maintain and update the museum’s collections management database (e.g., PastPerfect or comparable system), ensuring accurate accession, cataloging, and location records.
• Process new acquisitions, donations, and loans, including drafting deeds of gift, loan agreements, and condition reports.
• Monitor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, light, and pest activity) in collections storage and exhibition spaces, and recommend preservation measures.
• Coordinate the packing, transport, and installation of artifacts for exhibitions and off-site loans.
• Support exhibit development by researching and preparing objects and archival materials for display.
• Assist with grant reporting and documentation related to the collections project, in coordination with the CEO and Development staff.
• Recruit, train, and supervise collections volunteers and interns.
• Develop and document collections policies and procedures, including a disaster preparedness and emergency response plan.
• Respond to research requests from staff, scholars, and the public regarding the collection.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, History, Art History, Anthropology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2–4 years of experience in museum collections management, registration, or a closely related role.
• Working knowledge of collections management software (PastPerfect preferred) and standard museum cataloging and preservation practices.
• Familiarity with archival and object handling, storage, and conservation standards.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail and recordkeeping.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet grant-related deadlines.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds and to climb ladders or step stools as needed for collections handling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Museum Studies, Public History, or a related field.
• Experience with military history, African American history, or a comparable culturally specific collection.
• Prior experience supporting a museum renovation, relocation, or reopening project.
• Experience working with grant-funded projects and reporting requirements.

Benefits
Benefits for this grant-funded position include:

• Health, dental, and vison coverage
• Access to a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off, vacation, sick leave and institutional holidays
• Professional development support
• Opportunity for renewal or transition to a permanent role contingent on future funding

How to Apply
Submit a resume and cover letter to admin@buffalosoldiersmuseum.org. Phone calls are not accepted.

Position Type: Part-Time, up to 30 hours/week, Non-Exempt; occasional evenings and weekends
Salary: $20–$24 per hour, commensurate with experience
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), in partnership with the Director of Operations & Facilities
Location: Houston, Texas (on-site)
Application Deadline: Open until filled

About the Museum
The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum preserves and shares the stories and contributions of the African American military experience through its permanent collections, exhibitions, educational programming, and performing and visual arts.
Position Summary
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to BSNM’s leadership team, split between the CEO and the Director of Operations & Facilities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities, helping leadership maintain an effective and productive workflow that supports the overall success of the Museum.

Key Responsibilities

• Support calendar management, meeting scheduling, and appointment coordination for the CEO and Director of Operations & Facilities as needed.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, and other documents.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including emails and phone calls, prioritizing as needed.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Coordinate logistics in partnership with the Director of Operations & Facilities for meetings, conferences, and events, including booking venues and arranging catering.
• Support the planning and execution of special projects and initiatives.
• Track project timelines and deliverables to help ensure deadlines are met.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma required; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Minimum 2–3 years of administrative experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience working with diverse communities.
• Experience supporting both executive and operational leadership simultaneously.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and tasks.
• Genuine interest in African American history and BSNM’s mission.

Benefits
Benefits for this position include, based on scheduled hours and eligibility:

• Paid time off, vacation, sick leave and institutional holidays
• Professional development support
• Mission-driven institutional culture

How to Apply
Submit a resume and cover letter to admin@buffalosoldiersmuseum.org. Phone calls are not accepted.

Position Type: Part-Time, up to 30 hours/week, Non-Exempt; occasional evenings and weekends
Salary: $14–$18 per hour, commensurate with experience
Reports To: Director of Operations & Facilities
Location: Houston, Texas (on-site)
Application Deadline: Open until filled

About the Museum
The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum preserves and shares the stories and contributions of the African American military experience through its permanent collections, exhibitions, educational programming, and performing and visual arts.
Position Summary

The Guest Services Coordinator is the Museum’s front-line point of contact, ensuring every visitor, English- or Spanish-speaking, has a welcoming, well-run experience from the moment they arrive. This role manages daily front desk operations, ticketing, and membership processing, and requires bilingual fluency to serve BSNM’s diverse visitor base and surrounding community.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, greeting and assisting guests in both English and Spanish.
• Manage front desk operations, including ticketing, admissions, and visitor check-in.
• Process membership sign-ups, renewals, and general inquiries.
• Provide wayfinding and general information about exhibits, tours, and Museum programs.
• Coordinate group check-ins and hand off visitors to docents and gallery guides as needed.
• Support daily opening and closing procedures for guest-facing areas.
• Monitor and respond to visitor feedback to help improve the guest experience.
• Assist with gift shop transactions and inventory as needed.
• Communicate scheduling needs and visitor volume updates to the Director of Operations & Facilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work weekends and occasional evenings as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in guest services, visitor services, retail, or hospitality preferred.
• Comfort with ticketing, point-of-sale, or membership software (training provided).
• Genuine interest in African American history and BSNM’s mission.

Benefits
Benefits for this position include:

• Paid time off, vacation, sick leave and institutional holidays
• Professional development support
• Mission-driven institutional culture

How to Apply
Submit a resume and cover letter to admin@buffalosoldiersmuseum.org. Phone calls are not accepted.