Jobs

Plains Art Museum is organized into eight (8) locations and ten (10) departments: accounting, collections, communications/marketing, curatorial/exhibitions, development, education/community programs, events, executive/administration, facilities, and visitor services/The Store. When employment opportunities become available, openings are announced at this site for an application.

How To Apply:

Download the Plains Art Museum job application form, fill in your information and mail it to the respective address.

Plains Art Museum
P.O. Box 2338
Fargo, ND 58108

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3402 Interstate Blvd. S
Fargo ND 58103

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901 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58103

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1776 45th St S
Fargo, ND 58103

Equal Opportunity Employment: Plains Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on any grounds protected under federal, state, or local law, including race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital, affectional preference, disability, or status with regard to sources of income.

Research shows that individuals from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.

Plains Art Museum is committed to inclusivity for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Plains Art Museum will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in the application process, please contact Tonya Scott, Chief People and Culture Officer, at tscott@plainsart.org.

Open positions at Plains Art Museum

Events Bartender

Plains Art Museum is hiring event bartenders. The bartender performs a variety of duties relating to banquet service, including greeting and serving customers, stocking counters, and maintaining sanitation standards. Responsible customer service is a major component of this position. We serve beer and wine only (no mixology knowledge necessary). This is a super part-time position, great for students or former industry people looking to get back into it.  Must have weekend availability and is primarily needed during peak season (May-October). Please send the application to Serena Bouta sbouta@plainsart.org.

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Clay & Studio Coordinator

The Clay & Studio Program Coordinator is a part-time, year-round (20+ hours a week) position that supports the daily operation of studio-based educational programs and Open Studio within the Plains Art Museum, with a focus on ceramics. This role assists with organizing classes, maintaining studio spaces, supporting instructors and students, and providing exceptional customer service—particularly to Open Studio members. The coordinator helps foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment that aligns with the museum’s mission and values. This position requires a flexible schedule and regular availability on evenings and weekends. Please see attached for full job description. Position is open until filled. Please send resume and application to Plains Art Museum Attn: Tonya Scott 704 1^st Ave N Fargo, ND 58102 or tscott@plainsart.org.

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School & Studio Coordinator

The School & Studio Program Coordinator is a full-time, year-round role supporting educational programs within the Plains Art Museum. The Coordinator assists with planning, logistics, teaching, and facilitation of studio and school-based programs (including Fargo Public Schools and non-FPS outreach, tours, and museum classes). Working closely with the Program Manager, this position helps ensure high-quality, mission-aligned experiences for participants and instructors. This position requires availability for some evenings and weekends to support classes, events, and studio activities. Please see attached for full job description. Position is open until filled. Please send resume and application to Plains Art Museum Attn: Tonya Scott 704 1^st Ave N Fargo, ND 58102 or tscott@plainsart.org.

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Teaching Artist

The Teaching Artist is a seasonal, non-benefited part-time position. Teaching Artists work as a team to provide gallery and studio experiences for Fargo School District (FPS) students at Plains Art Museum and the Katherine Kilbourne Burgum Center for Creativity. The position requires the ability to engage diverse learners with viewing and analyzing art and a commitment to fostering creative thinking and expression through artistic practice. Teaching Artists will be required to work cohesively as a team to provide excellent learning experiences for all students. As a representative of the Museum, the Teaching Artist should embody professionalism and a dedication to creating meaningful, welcoming experiences for our visitors. This is an on-call position with a schedule that aligns with the FPS calendar and may vary from month to month. Session schedules include mornings and afternoons. Please see attached for full job description. Position is open until filled. Please send resume and application to Plains Art Museum Attn: Tonya Scott 704 1^st Ave N Fargo, ND 58102 or tscott@plainsart.org.

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Internships

Plains Art Museum offers internships in the Development, Education, and Curatorial departments that allow interns to build an extensive understanding of the operation of a nonprofit art organization.

Currently, there are no Internships available. Please check back.