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The purpose of this role is to support the Museum’s mission by creating and implementing a programming plan for schools, youth, and adult community learning. Directed by commitment to continue strengthening the Museum’s position as a site for life-long learning and civic engagement, the Museum Educator will engage with schools, educators, and families locally, statewide, and nationally.

The job posting will remain open until filled. For best consideration, apply by August 31, 2026.

The Director of Visitor Services serves as the senior leader for all visitor-facing operations at T/m. As a core member of the senior leadership team, this individual is responsible for designing and delivering an intentional visitor experience, leading and developing the Visitor Services team, and owning key earned revenue lines including the Museum Store and facility rentals.

The job posting will remain open until filled. For best consideration, apply by August 30, 2026.

The Marketing Coordinator will play a role in managing the Museum’s day-to-day marketing operations, with a specific focus on social media, media relations, and event promotion. This position will support the Museum’s mission by increasing its visibility, enhancing audience engagement, and promoting the Museum’s programs, exhibitions, and fundraising initiatives. The Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for executing social media campaigns, handling press inquiries and ensuring consistency across all marketing channels.

The job posting will remain open until filled. For best consideration, apply by July 13, 2026.

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures is requesting proposals for professional, high-quality, environmentally friendly janitorial services to maintain the building’s public and non­public spaces to museum standards. Following this bid process, the Museum desires to enter into a two-year contract with the possibility of renewal at the end of the contract period. The Museum also desires that the initial pricing hold for the entirety of the first two years of the contract. During the term of the contract, the Museum may ask for bids for specialized additional cleaning services, but will not be obligated to use the services of the primary custodial company.

The proposal must be submitted to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, in writing, no later than 4PM, Friday, July 10, via email to soniasmith@toyandminiaturemuseum.org or directly to the Museum at the following address:

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Attn: Sonia Smith, Strategic Administrative Coordinator
5235 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64112

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures (T/m) is entering an exciting new chapter. With a strong institutional foundation and a leadership team committed to excellence, we are ready to elevate our curatorial function in a meaningful way. We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking leader to serve as our Director of Curatorial Affairs—a senior role that will shape the future of our collections, exhibitions, and curatorial identity.

The Director of Curatorial Affairs serves as the senior leader for all curatorial and collections functions at T/m. As a core member of the senior leadership team, this individual is responsible for setting and executing departmental strategy, leading and developing a team of curatorial professionals, and serving as the institutional steward of T/m’s remarkable collection.

This role operates at the intersection of strategic leadership and curatorial expertise, moving fluidly between big-picture vision and ground-level execution. The Director of Curatorial Affairs will champion a culture that empowers team members to grow, take ownership, and deliver excellent work. They will also serve as a collaborative institutional partner, working closely with the Executive Director, Board, and cross-departmental colleagues to advance T/m’s mission and strategic priorities.

This job posting will remain open until filled. For best consideration, apply by June 28, 2026.

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures invites applicants for summer and fall 2026 Research Fellows. These paid contract positions will play an integral part in a project funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services to make the Museum’s collection more accessible in digital format. Working with existing collecting records in PastPerfect Web Edition, the Research Fellow is responsible for conducting more in-depth investigation to enhance the interpretation of the collection. This includes drafting object ID labels and narrative/didactic text. Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest in a summer and/or fall fellowship, CV/resume, and three references by April 30, 2026 at 11:59PM to: Madeline Rislow, Curator / Senior Manager of Learning & Engagement, rislowm@toyandminiaturemuseum.org.