Living History Curator—Engagement & Programs Lead

High Desert Museum; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon is seeking an Associate Curator of Living History to lead place-based interpretive programs and coordinate content and tour activation. You will supervise interpreters and volunteers, overseeing onsite Living History engagement at the Museum and the High Desert Ranch and Sawmill.

You will manage budgets, develop strategies with the Education & Engagement Team, and highlight regional histories. A Bachelor's degree and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in history, anthropology, museum studies, education, or a related field.
• Preferred: NAI certification (CIG/CIH/CHI) or equivalent professional experience.
• Four years of experience leading interpretive programs and two years of team management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the Living History program.
• Maintain artifacts, historic furnishings, and period buildings to museum standards.
• Oversee Living History sites maintenance and garden.
• Recruit, train, manage and schedule volunteers and staff.
• Supervise, train, evaluate and assist volunteers in delivering Living History presentations.
• Manage the Living History budget including planning, tracking, and coding.
• Collaborate with Education & Engagement to develop interpretive programs.
• Collaborate with Education & Engagement Team to highlight under-told histories.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in history

NAI certification (CIG/CIH/CHI) or equivalent

Job description

The High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon is seeking an Associate Curator of Living History to lead place-based interpretive programs and coordinate content and tour activation. You will supervise interpreters and volunteers, overseeing onsite Living History engagement at the Museum and the High Desert Ranch and Sawmill.

You will manage budgets, develop strategies with the Education & Engagement Team, and highlight regional histories. A Bachelor's degree and relevant experience are required.