Development Officer

The C.M. Russell Museum is seeking a relationship-focused Development Officer to help grow philanthropic support and strengthen connections with donors, members, sponsors, and community partners. This position plays a key role in advancing the Museum’s mission by cultivating meaningful relationships and inspiring individuals and organizations to invest in the preservation and celebration of Charles M. Russell’s legacy and the art of the American West.

Working closely with the Chief Development Officer, Executive Director, Board members, and staff across the Museum, the Development Officer will manage donor relationships, support fundraising initiatives, develop stewardship opportunities, and help expand annual and planned giving programs. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who enjoys building relationships, connecting people to meaningful causes, and representing an organization within the community.

Successful candidates will bring experience in fundraising, sales, business development, relationship management, or a related field, along with strong organizational skills and a passion for mission-driven work. Experience with donor databases or CRM systems is preferred.

The C.M. Russell Museum offers a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, a complimentary museum membership, and the opportunity to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to preserving and sharing the legacy of Charles M. Russell and the American West.

Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter to jnebel@cmrussell.org.

View the full position description and application details here: Development Officer

Accounting & HR Assistant

The C.M. Russell Museum is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Accounting & HR Assistant to support the financial and administrative operations that keep the Museum running smoothly. This position plays an important role in daily accounting functions, payroll support, human resources administration, and general office operations while providing excellent internal service to staff across the organization.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and comfortable working with numbers, systems, and confidential information. Experience with accounting software, payroll, human resources, or nonprofit operations is helpful, but we encourage candidates who are eager to learn and contribute to a mission-driven team to apply.

This position offers flexibility and may be filled as either a full-time or part-time opportunity (approximately 30 hours/week), with compensation ranging from $20–$25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter to jnebel@cmrussell.org.

View the full position description and application details here: Accounting & HR Assistant

At this time, the museum is not offering internship opportunities.

Experience the life and times of one of the most well-known Western artists, Charles Marion Russell, while gaining valuable experience towards your future career. The C.M. Russell Museum offers the opportunity to experience the variety of career paths available within the field of museums and educational institutions. Through access to art collections that document the history of a disappearing culture, celebrate the traditions of native peoples, and depict the topography and landscape of the west, interns will also gain a new understanding and appreciation for Russell’s West.

In addition to the abundant opportunities at the museum, the community of Great Falls and the surrounding areas offer a wealth of resources. By extending research and learning the campus of Montana interns have the opportunity to explore the Northern Plains Indian culture and the life of early explorers such as Lewis & Clark; to witness the impacts of settlers, industrialization, and agriculture on the Western Frontier; to experience the landscape that inspired Russell to move to the West, and to learn about the valuable role art, culture, and history play in small communities.

Dufresne Scholar Award

As part of the museum’s greater educational mission, the purpose of the Dufresne Scholar Award Internship is to expand the museum’s role as a national learning institution and center of inquiry.  We seek to foster a widespread community of individuals and institutions that look to the arts as not only a means of personal enjoyment, but also as an invaluable tool for understanding cultural traditions, history, the environment, and the human experience.  Through our internship program, we hope to empower aspiring professionals who are dedicated to the lives and stories that have shaped our world today, thereby ensuring the viability and integrity of our nation’s cultural, historical, and educational institutions.   

At this time the museum is not offering internship opportunities.