Curator

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The National WWII Museum is currently seeking a Curator. Reporting to the Senior Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs, the Curator is a vital member of the curatorial team and works closely with collections, archives, digitization, exhibits, and education staff members. The Curator participates in the research, proposal, and documentation of acquisitions; publication and presentation on the collection; and will serve as lead on exhibition projects, including the proposal of exhibition themes. This position requires extensive knowledge of WWII material culture, strong written and verbal communication skills, precise attention to detail, and the ability to communicate and work with both scholarly audiences and the general public. A demonstrated team player, the Curator must be able to work independently and collaboratively with a small staff and vigorous work schedule under the guidance of the Senior Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs.

Requirements : Collections

• Work with the entire curatorial team on donor relations and regularly participate in the Museum’s Acquisition Review Committee
• Evaluate, propose, and organize new collections to fill gaps within the Museum’s collection
• Inventory, catalog, and document artifacts and archival items in the Museum’s collection management system (Ke EMu)
• Research, compile, and prepare written information about collections for publication on the institution's website and other channels

Exhibits

Education / Programs

Research

Fundraising

Marketing and Communications

Qualifications

In addition to offering competitive wages, the Museum’s benefits package includes :

The National WWII Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.