Curator: Contemporary Computing & Society

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with employer match

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Curator at Computer History Museum in Mountain View will lead the development of exhibitions and interpretive content focused on contemporary computing history. You will work with a wide range of partners to research, write, and present engaging narratives that connect artifacts and digital content to societal impact.

Responsibilities include collecting, oral histories, and public programs, with a focus on the last 25 years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with field-related study.
• Minimum of five years in a museum, archive, or related environment.
• Expertise in history of computing and contemporary technology.
• Experience developing 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to permanent, temporary, and online exhibitions.
• Research, write, and interpret historical content for diverse audiences.
• Translate complex technology into engaging stories for the public.
• Collaborate with exhibit developers, designers, media producers, educators, and partners.

Skills

History of computing

Public speaking

Writing

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in history, science and technology studies, museum studies, information studies, electrical engineering, or a related field

Tools

Digital preservation

Job description

The Curator at Computer History Museum in Mountain View will lead the development of exhibitions and interpretive content focused on contemporary computing history. You will work with a wide range of partners to research, write, and present engaging narratives that connect artifacts and digital content to societal impact.

Responsibilities include collecting, oral histories, and public programs, with a focus on the last 25 years.