Los Angeles County Museum Of Natural History Foundation

Finance and Operations Temp

  • Los Angeles County Museum Of Natural History Foundation
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago

Job Description

Finance & Operations Temp


The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County was the first museum in L.A. to open its doors 109 years ago and is poised for an exciting new era as it plans for the future. Having recently completed a new strategic framework, the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County—including NHMLA at Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits and museum in mid-Wilshire, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall—is looking forward to new building projects and campaigns, exhibitions, community outreach, and innovative audience engagement.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County values and endeavors to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within its organization and communities. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC), neurodiverse, gender, a person with disability, a veteran, and/or a part of the LGBTQAI+ community are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking a Finance & Operations Temp for our Research & Collections department. The Finance & Operations Temp works closely with the Director, Grants and Sponsored Programs at the Natural History Museum. It is an exciting time as we embark on new journeys of becoming a museum of, for, and with L.A.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
  • Invoice/Payment reconciliation

  • Contract, stipend, grants time & effort form drafting

  • Other R&C finance & operations tasks as needed


This position has the following requirements:

  • Associate’s Degree or experience equivalent in the fields of Finance, Accounting, and/or Operations.

  • 2 years of minimum experience in the fields of Finance, Accounting, and/or Operations.


The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is especially interested in candidates whose background and experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engagement and inclusion at culturally diverse audiences in museums and in sciences.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience and commitment working with a diverse community. Hourly rate for this position is $40 an hour based on experience plus excellent benefits. This is a Part-time temporary, non-exempt position. We expect this position to work an average of 10 hours per week.

A cover letter, current resume, and list of 3-4 references are required for all applicants. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates please visit www.nhmlac.org/careers-our-museums and click the link of the position for which you are interested or go directly to the online application.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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