Curator, History of Computing (Hybrid – Mountain View)

Koitecc Solutions

Mountain View, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 100,000

Full time

5 days ago
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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.

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