Curator - Contemporary Computing History (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully sponsored Medical, dental, and 5

Partially sponsored Health dependent

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Generous PTO

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Discounts in museum store

Job summary

The Curator at Computer History Museum will serve as a subject-matter expert on the history of computing, helping identify and preserve significant stories, artifacts, and archives. They will contribute across the full spectrum of museum activities, including collecting, oral histories, exhibitions, digital content, public programs, media engagement, and VIP engagement.

This role requires knowledge of the breadth of computing history and the ability to engage with industry leaders, researchers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in history, science and technology studies, museum studies, information studies, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a museum, archive, academic or tech 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.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Exhibitions & Interpretation: Lead or contribute to the development of permanent, temporary, and online exhibitions; research, write, and interpret historical content for diverse audiences; translate complex technological subjects into engaging, accessible stories; work with exhibit developers, designers, media producers, educators, and partners throughout development.

Skills

Strong writing

Presentation

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Curator at Computer History Museum will serve as a subject-matter expert on the history of computing, helping identify and preserve significant stories, artifacts, and archives. They will contribute across the full spectrum of museum activities, including collecting, oral histories, exhibitions, digital content, public programs, media engagement, and VIP engagement.

This role requires knowledge of the breadth of computing history and the ability to engage with industry leaders, researchers,