Curator, History of Computing (Hybrid – Mountain View)

Koitecc Solutions; Mountain View, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA seeks a Curator to research, document, and interpret the history of computing, shaping how visitors understand technology’s evolution. Hybrid schedule, full-time, permanent position with full benefits.

The Curator will lead exhibitions, oral histories, and digital content, collaborating with researchers, educators, and engineers to tell compelling stories for diverse audiences. Strong writing and relationship-building required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as History, Museum Studies, or STS.
• Preferred: Master's or PhD in a related discipline.
• 5+ years in museum, archive, or related research setting.
• Knowledge of the history of computing and current technology.
• Experience creating exhibitions, digital content, public history initiatives.
• Experience in historical research and engaging diverse audiences.
• Experience with collecting, archives, oral histories, or preservation.
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
• Ability to build relationships with researchers, donors, and stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to translate technical topics into compelling stories.
• Collaborative, curious, entrepreneurial, adaptable.
• Experience with digital preservation and born-digital collections.

Responsibilities

• Research and interpret the history of computing and its impact.
• Identify and pursue acquisitions of artifacts and digital materials.
• Conduct oral history interviews with innovators and leaders.
• Develop exhibitions, digital content, and educational resources.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to create experiences.
• Represent the Museum at events, tours, media opportunities.
• Build relationships with technology companies and donors.
• Monitor trends to guide future collecting priorities.

Skills

History research

Exhibit development

Public speaking

Project management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Oral histories

Digital content creation

Job description

Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA seeks a Curator to research, document, and interpret the history of computing, shaping how visitors understand technology’s evolution. Hybrid schedule, full-time, permanent position with full benefits.

The Curator will lead exhibitions, oral histories, and digital content, collaborating with researchers, educators, and engineers to tell compelling stories for diverse audiences. Strong writing and relationship-building required.