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
Development & Membership Coordinator
Under the direction of the Membership Manager and the Director of Development, the Development & Membership Coordinator (Program Coordinator) provides logistical and administrative support to the Burke's fundraising and membership programs, primarily through gift processing, membership fulfillment and acknowledgement. This position also coordinates the mailings and appeals that encourage membership sales and annual fund donations, and supports efforts to steward members and donors as needed. As a member of both the Membership and Development teams, this position will also contribute to the spirit of collaboration and partnership between both programs.
Executive Assistant and Board Liaison
The Executive Assistant’s primary responsibility is relationship management for the Executive Director. This work encompasses all levels of support for achieving the mission of the Burke Museum and is responsible for acting as Board Liaison to the Burke Museum Association (BMA), coordinating all aspects of BMA meetings, and serving as the focal point of contact among BMA members, the Director, the Burke Administrator, and museum staff. The Executive Assistant also scopes and manages special projects within the Museum, which may have impact beyond the Museum itself.
Our Work
At the Burke, we bring together people, objects, and the stories that make them meaningful.
