Museum Director

Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

457B plan

Paid time off

Holidays & leave

Job summary

The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, located in Lookout Mountain Park in Golden, CO, seeks a motivated Museum Director to lead Denver Mountain Parks' Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave. This on-site role blends cultural stewardship with outdoor recreation and visitor engagement.

The position reports to Denver Mountain Parks and offers a salary range of $86,000 to $98,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits and a pension plan.

Job description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $86,000 - $98,000/year based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location and Schedule

The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave is located at 987 ½ Lookout Mountain Road, Golden, CO. This is an onsite position with a typical Monday–Friday work schedule. The position will require evening, weekend, and/or holiday hours to support events, special engagements, or operational needs.

About Our Job

Denver Mountain Parks is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader to serve as Museum Director for the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave in Lookout Mountain Park.

The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave is the only museum fully owned and operated by the City and County of Denver. Located within the Denver Mountain Parks system, the museum offers a unique opportunity to combine cultural resource stewardship, outdoor recreation, and visitor engagement.

Located atop Lookout Mountain, the site includes the gravesite of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody and his wife, the historic Pahaska building featuring Native-focused food and retail concessions