Executive Lead, Collections & Curatorial

Agua Caliente Casinos; Agua Caliente (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (ACCM) seeks a strategic Head of Collections & Curatorial to lead the department, supervise staff, and manage budgets and exhibitions. You will oversee registration, loans, and NAGPRA compliance while collaborating with the Executive Director and Tribal Council.

The role emphasizes preservation, documentation standards, and cross-department coordination across ACCM sites and partners.

Qualifications

• M.A. or equivalent in art, anthropology, archaeology, history, museum studies, or related field.
• Minimum eight years of related experience, including supervisory duties.
• Strong knowledge of museum registration, conservation, storage, and NAGPRA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the Collections & Curatorial Department as a member of the Senior Management Team.
• Supervise department staff and manage onboarding, budgeting, and external contractors.
• Oversee exhibitions, registration, loans, and compliance with preservation standards.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Exhibition planning

NAGPRA compliance

Documentation & records

Education

M.A. in museum studies or related field

Tools

PastPerfect

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Job description

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (ACCM) seeks a strategic Head of Collections & Curatorial to lead the department, supervise staff, and manage budgets and exhibitions. You will oversee registration, loans, and NAGPRA compliance while collaborating with the Executive Director and Tribal Council.

The role emphasizes preservation, documentation standards, and cross-department coordination across ACCM sites and partners.