Museum Curator II

California State Parks; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

California State Parks is seeking a Cultural Resources Program Manager for the North Coast Redwoods District. This full-time position involves managing museum collections, working with Native American communities, and ensuring the preservation of archaeological artifacts. Candidates should have experience in museum management and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Experience with museum and archaeological collections management.
• Familiarity with TMS for collections management.
• Experience working with Native American communities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage museum and archaeological collections, including acquisition and conservation.
• Conduct inventories and oversee curation and housekeeping plans.
• Ensure proper handling and documentation of museum objects.

Skills

Museum management

Conservation

Documentation

Inventory management

Cultural sensitivity

Tools

TMS (The Museum System)

Job description

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Cultural Resources Program Manager - North Coast Redwoods District

MUSEUM CURATOR II – NORTH COAST REDWOODS DISTRICT / CULTURAL RESOURCES / FORT HUMBOLDT STATE HISTORIC PARK

The reporting location for this position will be the North Coast Redwoods District office located at 3431 Fort Avenue, Eureka, CA 95503, at Fort Humboldt State Historic Park. This position works under the direction of the Cultural Resources Program Manager.

The position is responsible for managing the district’s museum and archaeological collections, including acquisition, conservation, and documentation, in accordance with department and professional standards. The Museum Curator I will also be considered for recruitment purposes.

The ideal candidate must be familiar with the Department's online collections management program - TMS (The Museum System) - and conduct inventories of district collections and museum objects on exhibit. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and managing curation and museum housekeeping plans to protect and preserve collections; monitoring, evaluating, and documenting conditions of objects, security, and environmental controls; overseeing Integrated Pest Management programs; ensuring proper handling of objects for storage or exhibition in line with current policies; and coordinating temporary moves of museum objects for exhibits and special events. Experience working with Native American communities and collections is preferred.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered. This position is not eligible for telework. A valid Class C driver’s license is required; please include license details in your application. State housing is not available.

For further information, contact Greg Collins at [phone] or [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Government Administration