Just above the site where thousands of wagon trains forded the Humboldt River on the long trek to California, sits the Humboldt Museum. The modern brick building mirrors its historic predecessor, a church turned museum. Also on site is the Greinstein Building-- an 1880's store, and the Richardson-Saunders House-- an 1899 Eastlake style home. Together, the buildings house the story of the community.
Remains from the Ice Age of 13,000 years ago, wonderful beaded and quilled regalia from an American Indian collection, vintage automobiles, keepsakes from Winnemucca's "art Nouveau" period, and an early soda manufacturing scene are just some of the displays awaiting your visit.
Job opportunity
POSTED July 28, 2022
MUSEUM ASSISTANT
North Central Nevada Historical Society’s Humboldt Museum, in Winnemucca, Nevada is hiring for a Museum Assistant. This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of general clerical and routine visitor service duties in support of museum operations and programs, with an emphasis specifically on museum operational support.
Requirements include a basic understanding of office equipment; ability to speak publicly; ability to communicate and interact respectfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; ability to work Saturdays and occasional evenings; physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds and possession of a valid Nevada Driver’s License. A basic understanding of local history is a plus, a desire to learn more is necessary. Handyman skills, knowledge of IT networking and previous museum/interpretive experience is desired.
Starting pay will be $18-25/hour, based upon experience and education. Benefits include a 15% IRA contribution, but do not include health insurance at this time. This position is generally 32 hours per week, Tuesday-Saturday.
Those interested in applying, please send a cover letter and resume no later than August 15, 2022, to NCNHS, P.O. Box 819, Winnemucca, NV 89446 or email a cover letter and resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..