The Great Plains Dinosaur Museum (GPDM) is located in the rich land mass of Northern Montana where some the world’s most preeminent dinosaur fossils have been discovered.  A site and member of the Montana Dinosaur Trail, GPDM maintains permanent exhibits of dinosaurs and other prehistoric fossils to advance the visitors experience, allowing them to appreciate, enjoy and fully understand the rich prehistory  of this region.  The Museum also provides the rare opportunity for both youth and adults to explore, dig and excavate fossils with their staff and paleontologist partners in scheduled educational and dig programs.

The Great Plains Dinosaur Museum (GPDM) is governed and operated by volunteer board members of the Judith River Foundation, Inc.   The Foundation is an IRS exempt 510c3 non-profit corporation established in 2002.  The GPDM is not a municipal entity, is not affiliated with any higher education institutions, receives no general tax support, and is entirely self-funded through membership fees, admissions, dig and tour revenue and fundraising.

GPDM is guided by a mission to curate and prepare paleontological resources for use in educational programs, scientific research and interpretive displays in support of the advancement of knowledge and the benefit of all people.

405 North 1st St East | Malta, Montana (406) 654-5300 dinosaur@itstriangle.com

EMPLOYMENT

INTERN NOTICE:  We apologize to all who have contacted us – we are still unsure about our internship program for 2023.  If you would still like to apply, please use our general GPDM Employment Application per the link below.

GPDM Employment Application fillable form

JOB OPPORTUNITY – Seasonal Manager for 2023 – apply NOW!

Position:  Seasonal Manager

Employer:  Judith River Foundation, Inc. doing business as the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum

Qualifications:    The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and business and/or nonprofit management experience.  A background in fossils, vertebrate paleontology and scientific interests is ideal but not required.   Must be an action orientated self-starter that can work with long term staff and an active board of directors.  Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize, strong written and verbal communication skills, and experience in marketing, public relations, fundraising along with computer and software skills and necessary.

Location: Malta, Montana

Application deadline: ASAP until filled.  The tentative start date is May 1, 2023.

Applications: Application package to include:  GPDM employment form, resume/cover letter (form and full job description available on our website www.greatplainsdinosaurs.org.  Submit electronically to the attention of Executive Board of Directors at dinosaur@itstriangle.com.   Please reference “Employment Application” in the subject line.

Full position description – GPDM Seasonal Manager JOB DESCRIPTION 2023

GPDM-Employment-Application-fillable-form

Organizational background – The Great Plains Dinosaur Museum (GPDM) is located in the rich land mass of Northern Montana where some the world’s most preeminent dinosaur fossils have been discovered.  A site and member of the Montana Dinosaur Trail, GPDM maintains permanent exhibits of dinosaurs and other prehistoric fossils to advance the visitors experience, allowing them to appreciate, enjoy and fully understand the rich prehistory  of this region.  The Museum also provides the rare opportunity for both youth and adults to explore, dig and excavate fossils with their staff and paleontologist partners in scheduled educational and dig programs.

The Great Plains Dinosaur Museum (GPDM) is governed and operated by volunteer board members of the Judith River Foundation, Inc.   The Foundation is an IRS exempt 510c3 non-profit corporation established in 2002.  The GPDM is not a municipal entity, is not affiliated with any higher education institutions, receives no general tax support, and is entirely self-funded through membership fees, admissions, dig and tour revenue and fundraising.

The GPDM guided by a mission to curate and prepare paleontological resources for use in educational programs, scientific research and interpretive displays in support of the advancement of knowledge and the benefit of all people.

GPDM is seeking an innovative solution to meet expanded need for both an Executive Director (with administrative responsibilities) and the historic seasonal position of Curator of Paleontology.

The combination position of Executive Director/Curator of Paleontology (ED/CP) will support the mission of the GPDM while working to build sustainability through leadership, direction, oversight of operations, and fundraising efforts for current and future financial stability through the effective implementation of goals and the policies established with and by, the Board of Directors.

We are open to creative solutions to schedules, seasonality, full or part time employment.

Salary – Negotiable.

Relocation/Housing – Not provided.

Diversity Statement – We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to promoting diversity and inclusion.

Point of Contact will be GPDM Board President and/or Executive Committee.

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