Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Temporary Studio & Gallery Programs Assistant

Studio and Gallery Programs Assistant

Administrative support for studio and gallery programs; event coordination; Microsoft Office; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; able to work evenings/weekends; 1-2 years museum experience.

Associate Conservator of Objects & Sculpture

Conservator

Graduate conservation degree; 5 years (Associate) or 10 years (Full) post-graduate experience; museum standards knowledge; strong documentation and communication; English proficiency; ability to manage workload; legally eligible to work in the United States.

Paintings Conservator

Graduate degree in Conservation; 5 years (Associate) or 10 years (Full) post-graduate painting conservation; US work eligibility; strong documentation and English communication.

Senior Specialist, University & Professional Learning

Senior Specialist

MA in Art History, Fine Arts, Arts Education, or Humanities; 2-3 years museum education experience; budget management; strong organizational and communication skills; teaching in higher education settings.

Head of Security and Safety

15+ years in security with 10 years leading security teams, budgeting, and operations; MA in management or BA with experience; strong communication and crisis management.

Controller

Senior internal finance leader with nonprofit accounting expertise; GAAP reporting, internal controls, audits, tax, and endowment management.

Senior Accountant

BA in Accounting; minimum 3 years accounting experience; strong Excel/communication skills; able to meet deadlines.

HVAC & Controls Mechanic

HVAC and Controls Mechanic

High school diploma, HVAC program or apprenticeship, 3-5 years HVAC/service/controls experience, EPA 608, valid driver’s license.

Stationary Engineer III

High school diploma or equivalent; City of Houston 1st/2nd/3rd Grade Stationary Engineer license; minimum two years’ related experience; valid Texas driver license; able to lift 75 lbs; read building prints; rotate shifts; overtime; METASYS experience beneficial.

HVAC Mechanic

5-10 years commercial HVAC service experience; high school diploma; METASYS experience preferred; Texas driver license; ability to lift 75 pounds; strong mechanical and problem-solving skills.

Custodian

Cleans museum and related spaces; lifts 25 lbs; works weekends/holidays; follows directions; works independently or in a team; communicates effectively.

Exhibition Technician/Carpenter

Exhibition Technician

Carpentry and exhibit building, woodworking, upholstery, painting; 3-5 years of cabinetry/installation experience; valid driver's license; able to lift up to 75 lbs; able to work independently or in a team; own transportation preferred.

Building Services Assistant

Physical labor, machine operation, and maintenance tasks; valid Texas driver’s license; high school diploma; able to work on-call and weekends as needed.

Security Officer, Galleries

Gallery Attendant

High school diploma or equivalent; prior customer service or security experience preferred; Texas Level 2 Non-Commissioned Security Guard license or eligibility; ability to pass background check; bilingual is a plus.

On-Call Sales Assistant

Customer-focused sales, cash handling, and product knowledge; art history interest; prior sales experience; ability to stand for long periods; some college preferred.

Assistant/Associate Conservator of Works of Art on Paper

Conservator (Works on Paper)

Bachelor’s + graduate program in conservation (paper), 2+ years post-grad experience; museum/library experience preferred; strong writing, communication, and collaboration.

Mount Maker

Bachelor’s degree preferred in fine arts; strong metal fabrication, mount-making, and project management skills; able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Title	Location	Date
Temporary Studio & Gallery Programs Assistant Full Time · 1+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 29, 2026
Associate Conservator of Objects & Sculpture Full Time · $65K-$90K · 5+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 23, 2026
Paintings Conservator Full Time · $65K-$90K · 5+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 23, 2026
Senior Specialist, University & Professional Learning Full Time · 2+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 8, 2026
Head of Security and Safety Full Time · 15+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 23, 2026
Controller Full Time · 7+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 17, 2026
Senior Accountant Full Time · 3+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 13, 2026
HVAC & Controls Mechanic Full Time · 3+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 13, 2026
Stationary Engineer III Full Time · 2+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 5, 2026
HVAC Mechanic Full Time · 5+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 3, 2026
Custodian Full Time Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Feb 19, 2026
Exhibition Technician/Carpenter Full Time · 3+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Feb 12, 2026
Building Services Assistant Full Time Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Jan 20, 2026
Security Officer, Galleries Full Time · $34K/yr Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Jan 7, 2026
On-Call Sales Assistant Full Time · $34K/yr · 1+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Dec 12, 2025
Assistant/Associate Conservator of Works of Art on Paper Full Time · 2+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Nov 10, 2025
Mount Maker Full Time, Part Time, Contract Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 10, 2025

Activities	Art exhibition displayCollection preservation and managementArt history educationPublic gallery toursMuseum artifact curation
Headquarters	US
Industries	Arts and CultureEducation
Name	Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Employees	600
Type	Non-Profit
Subsidiaries	Bayou Bend Collection and GardensRienziGlassell School of Art
Tagline	Operates a major encyclopedic art museum in Houston, Texas.
Founded	1,900
Website	mfah.org

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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