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 an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Details for current openings may be found on the University of Washington's employment page.
Current Openings
Tribal Relations Manager
Reporting to the Director of Diversity, Equity, Access, Inclusion & Decolonization/ Tribal Liaison, the Tribal Relations Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the Burke’s tribal relations efforts across the museum. This includes administrative supervision and coordination to ensure the development and implementation of tribal relations strategic goals that align with the Museum’s overall mission and goals, facilitate internal updates, and communicate with leadership team which will support the creation of a 3-year institutional road map for DEAI and Decolonization work at the Burke. This position is responsible to align all departments to identify and implement the DEAI institutional plan.
Request for Proposals
Museum Store Consultant
The Burke Museum Store seeks a Museum Store Consultant to develop strategies that support continued growth and improvement. Having opened in a new space just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, our store has had a strong recovery and is poised for expansion. We seek assistance in improving our Point-of-Sale system, our merchandising display, and identifying opportunities for growth beyond the small physical space of our store.
Our Work
At the Burke, we bring together people, objects, and the stories that make them meaningful.
