Current Openings
Director of Education
The Director of Education inspires, manages, and sets the strategic direction for the Burke Museum’s Education Department. This department is responsible for developing and delivering high-quality, outcomes-oriented educational programs for youth, educators, and families. These programs are a core function of the Burke Museum and presently serve 70,000+ participants each year. The Director of Education plays a critical role in advancing the Museum’s mission to care for and share Washington’s natural history and culture collections so all people can learn, be inspired, generate knowledge, feel joy, and heal. The Director of Education builds effective collaborations with other departments within the Museum, with informal learning institutions across WA, and with subject matter experts in the community, at the University of Washington and throughout the region.
Research Mycologist, Burke Herbarium
Under general direction of the Curator, the Research Mycologist serves as the Museum’s primary resource for Pacific Northwest mycology (macrofungi and lichenized fungi). The Research Mycologist is responsible for the following activities; 1) maintaining a program of laboratory and field research in mycology; 2) establishing specimen- and molecular-based research lab capacity in the collections space; 3) directing the Herbarium’s physical and digital mycological collections; 4) generating external funding to support collections growth through field research, exchanges/gifts from other herbaria, and other specimen donations; 5) representing the Herbarium at regional and national meetings; and 6) conducting public outreach through published articles, public lectures, field trips, classes, and workshops.
Employment Opportunities
Employment at the Burke Museum is managed by the University of Washington. Career positions offer competitive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, museum membership, and a tuition exemption program. To learn more, visit the UW Benefits & Work/Life page.
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
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