Museum Field Services Manager

Museum Field Services Manager

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $26.61 - $42.22 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Coral Ortega | caortega@utah.gov | 801-538-4624 Application Deadline – 8/10/2026

The Museum Field Services Manager oversees Museum Field Services for the state of Utah, directing the Division of Arts and Museums’ museum outreach and engagement efforts from design to delivery. The incumbent provides strategic oversight for the Museum Field Services program, developing and implementing programmatic plans and budgets including those governing partnerships and federally-funded programs. The Museum Field Services Manager serves as the main liaison to the museum community, leveraging community relationships and partnerships to achieve greater cooperation and alignment among service providers and to improve baseline metrics in Utah’s museums. The Museum Field Services Manager identifies and leads collaboration and coordination efforts with rollout partners at other Divisions within the Department of Cultural & Community Engagement and outside community agencies on short and long-term projects. The incumbent will represent the Division of Arts and Museums at a local, regional, and national level through conferences and external board work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage yearly program plans and long-range goals for museum field services.
• Negotiates, produces, and oversees contracts including federal grant reports, MOUs, partnership service agreements, and workshop instruction or consultant contracts for museum field services activities.
• Develops and manages budgets for the museum field services program.
• Provide outreach, training, and consultation to Utah’s museums in collections, preservation and care, museum administration, education, and exhibitions.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for relevant Arts & Museums grant opportunities.
• Identifies and manages new and existing partnerships and collaborations with other museum support agencies, including the Utah Historical Society, Utah Humanities, Utah Museums Association, Utah Nonprofits Association, Western Museums Association, AASLH, and other state, regional, and national agencies, etc.
• Maintains constituent databases, including the online Utah Museums Directory; designs and disseminates surveys to the field, shares research findings and reports.
• Communicates program-related content through the Division’s website, newsletters, and social media.
• Statewide travel to provide museum field services.
• Special projects and assignments as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated museum field service experience.
• Extensive knowledge of museum best practices.
• A familiarity with national museum standards (AAM, AASLH).
• Experience in museum management.
• Excellent verbal, written, customer service, and communication skills.
• Knowledge, experience, and skill to develop and coordinate workshops and training for museum staff, board, and volunteers.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of collections stewardship, rural museum capacity building, and heritage preservation best practices.
• The ability to work in a flexible team environment.
• The ability to plan, organize, and prioritize time and workload in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• A working knowledge of, and good relationships with, Utah's museum community.
• The ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Additional Requirements

Applicants are required to submit their resume and cover letter as a single, consolidated document during the upload process. To be considered for the Museum Field Services Manager position, your cover letter must detail:

• Your interest in the role and in working with the Utah Division of Arts & Museums.
• The prior experience that will enable your success in this position.
• Your demonstrated background within the museum sector.
• Your demonstrated training and project management experience.

About the Role

Location – This position is based at 3760 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, UT but will relocate to the Utah State Tax Commission Building (210 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, UT). Background Check Required – No Drug Test Required – No Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service Benefits Eligible – Yes

Why You Should Join Our Team In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency The Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement isn't just another state agency. The programs we manage and the services we provide are the heart and soul of Utah. By working with local arts agencies, historical societies, volunteer organizations, libraries, museums, and other state and federal agencies, as well as the state's many indigenous and minority groups, the professionals in our department improve the lives of individuals and communities throughout Utah.

The department provides a fast paced, collaborative, and energetic work environment that supports employees in balancing work and home life. We actively encourage flexible work schedules and telecommuting options where it makes sense. For more information about the Department of Cultural & Community Engagement and the Division of Arts and Museums, click here .

EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.