Curator of History- Museum of Riverside, California Job at American Association for State and Local History, Riverside, CA

Y21zSHNDNFN6dlZCa2NCdklFTkhPT0trSUE9PQ==
  • American Association for State and Local History
  • Riverside, CA

Job Description

The Curator of History is responsible for curating exhibitions, developing and presenting programs, and building the local history collections for the Museum of Riverside. Also included are curatorial responsibilities relating to informed care and interpretation of the Museum’s Victorian-era Heritage House (the only property currently open to the public and the location of the Curator of History’s office) and National Historic Landmark Harada House, and ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local historic preservation standards. In addition, the Museum of Riverside is under way on an exciting project to renovate and expand its historic main downtown museum site. The successful candidate for the position of Curator of History will be an experienced curatorial professional and will possess a distinguished curatorial record of achievement, creative storytelling skills, exceptional interpretive writing abilities, a commitment to scholarly integrity, and an engaging manner with the public. The Curator of History must be able to handle a demanding workload, managing multiple projects simultaneously within a work environment that will be in flux for several years until the new downtown site reopens. The successful candidate will be an analytical thinker and have a strong work ethic, sense of humor, can-do attitude, and the desire to be part of the team who will bring about momentous change for the institution. Collections care and management experience will be important, and experience with historic structures is a strongly encouraged. To learn more details and to apply, visit the City of Riverside link below. Education: Equivalent to a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in museology, history, anthropology, archaeology, geology, natural science, zoology, or a closely related field of specialization. Three years of experience in the field and the interest to pursue graduate studies may substitute for the partial fulfillment of the Master’s Degree requirement. Experience: Three years of experience in the collection, preservation, interpretation, presentation of materials for Museum exhibitions and the presentation of public programs. Necessary Special Requirements: Ability to work irregular schedules, including evenings and weekends. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Afternoon shift

Similar Jobs

HopeTree Family Services

Special Education Coordinator Job at HopeTree Family Services

 ...Job Description Job Description Summary: The IEP and Transition Coordinator will provide special education professional expertise to the teaching faculty and administration of HopeTree Academy. He/she will also assist the Director of Education and Education Supervisor... 

SynergisticIT

Tableau/Python Developer - Entry Level Job at SynergisticIT

 ...laid off tech employees competing with existing jobseekers. Entry level job seekers struggle to get responses to their applications...  ...for entry-level software programmers, Java full stack developers, Python/Java developers, data analysts/data scientists, machine learning... 

Owensboro Health

Electrician Job at Owensboro Health

 ...take appropriate action. Position Requirements: Work Experience ~ No experience required Education ~ High school...  ...upon hire Licensure/Certification/Registration ~ Electrician - Journeyman or Master Electrician's license in state of Kentucky... 

Piedmont Healthcare

RRT, PRN, Nights Job at Piedmont Healthcare

 ...the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS. Must be actively... 

Carthage Central School District

Substitute Bus Driver Job at Carthage Central School District

 ...Retired Bus Drivers Rate of pay: $20.00 per hour when training; $24.00 per hour unaccompanied; $30 per hour for retired bus drivers Retired Bus Drivers: $27.00 per hour Minimum Requirements: CDL Class B License. Training is available and you will be paid for your time...