Curator, Contemporary Computing History & Exhibitions

Computer History Museum; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

HSA employer contributions

403(b) matching

Store discounts

On-site work

Job summary

Computer History Museum (CHM) in Silicon Valley seeks an intellectually curious, collaborative curator to document, preserve, and interpret the history of computing with emphasis on developments from the last 25 years and their impact on society.

The Curator will lead collecting, exhibitions, and public engagement, engaging with industry leaders, researchers, and donors while reporting to the Director of Curatorial Affairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in history, science and technology studies, museum studies, information studies, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in a museum, archive, academic institution, research organization, technology company, or related environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in the history of computing and contemporary technology.
• Experience developing museum exhibitions, digital content, or public history projects.
• Experience conducting historical research and producing interpretive content.
• Experience with collecting, archives, oral histories, or related documentation activities.
• Strong writing, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Proven ability to develop relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to the development of permanent, temporary, and online exhibitions.
• Research, write, and interpret historical content for diverse audiences.
• Translate complex technological subjects into engaging, accessible stories.
• Work closely with exhibit developers, exhibit designers, media producers, educators, and external partners throughout the exhibition development process.
• Develop digital content, like timelines, blogs, collection features, online exhibitions, videos, and educational resources.
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue acquisitions of artifacts, archives, software, born-digital materials, and corporate records.
• Conduct oral history interviews with diverse figures from computing.
• Represent CHM at industry conferences, academic gatherings, and professional events.

Skills

Strong writing

Public speaking

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (history, science & technology studies, museum studies, information studies, electrical engineering, or related)

Job description

Computer History Museum (CHM) in Silicon Valley seeks an intellectually curious, collaborative curator to document, preserve, and interpret the history of computing with emphasis on developments from the last 25 years and their impact on society.

The Curator will lead collecting, exhibitions, and public engagement, engaging with industry leaders, researchers, and donors while reporting to the Director of Curatorial Affairs.