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About The Bakken Museum

The Bakken Museum inspires a passion for innovation by exploring the potential for science, technology, and the humanities to make the world a better place. The museum features a world-renowned collection of artifacts, exceptional education programs, exhibits exploring the wonders of invention, plant medicine, technology, science, and the Florence Bakken Medicinal Garden. Careers range from accounting to visitor services and everything in between. See below for opportunities to join our dynamic and growing team!

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Full Time Positions

Director of Advancement

Join a creative, mission-driven team at The Bakken Museum and help shape the future of STEM education through strategic leadership in development and marketing. We’re seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Advancement to drive impact, foster community partnerships, and champion innovation across Minnesota.

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Part Time Positions

Facilities

Join The Bakken Museum’s Facilities team and help maintain one of Minnesota’s most unique museum spaces — from beautiful gardens to hands-on exhibit areas. This part-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, takes pride in creating welcoming environments, and is excited to support a mission-driven organization.

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Computational Literacy Specialist

The Bakken Museum has the opportunity to develop a new suite of programs that target lower elementary (Grades K-2) computational literacy learning in greater Minnesota. The Computational Literacy specialist will teach existing offsite computational literacy programs, assist in developing more extensive computational literacy programs, and support other existing education programs as needed. This is a school contract and will end at the end of May 2026, with the potential for additional summer and school year contracts to be negotiated in the future.

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All Are Welcome

The Bakken Museum values diversity and welcomes applicants who are eager to work collaboratively with other employees, partners, and participants without discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

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full time benefits
part time benefits

We offer competitive compensation and a variety of benefits and perks to eligible employees, including:

  • Medical and Dental Insurance

  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Floating Holidays

  • Paid Time Off to vote

  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

  • Staff membership with ASTC reciprocal admission to museums all across North America

  • 20% Discounts to The Bakken Museum Shop

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