Naval History Museum Curator & Digitization Specialist

King William County Library System; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

King William County Library System is seeking a Museum Curator in Port Hueneme, CA, to inventory, catalog, photograph, and rehouse historical artifacts as part of a major digitization effort. The role requires hands-on work with on-site staff, careful handling of valuable materials, and adherence to professional standards.

The position emphasizes independent work, strong judgment, and collaboration with museum leadership and Navy personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in museum studies or related field; specialized museum experience may substitute part of education.
• At least three years of progressively responsible experience with museum collections and artifacts.
• Experience conducting inventories and maintaining object-level documentation.
• Proficiency with digital photography of artifacts, including lighting and documentation.
• Experience with digital asset management and file naming conventions.
• Ability to implement museum policies for digital assets and access.

Responsibilities

• Inventory artifacts in storage areas and document collection information.
• Catalog artifacts with accurate object-level records.
• Photograph artifacts for identification, documentation, and public access.
• Edit and organize digital image files using appropriate software.
• Handle and rehouse artifacts following conservation practices.
• Support digitization initiatives to improve access to collection information.
• Communicate with Museum Director, staff, Navy personnel, researchers, and visitors.

Skills

Inventory management

Museum photography

Digital asset management

Adobe Photoshop Elements

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in museum studies

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Photoshop Elements

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Job description

King William County Library System is seeking a Museum Curator in Port Hueneme, CA, to inventory, catalog, photograph, and rehouse historical artifacts as part of a major digitization effort. The role requires hands-on work with on-site staff, careful handling of valuable materials, and adherence to professional standards.

The position emphasizes independent work, strong judgment, and collaboration with museum leadership and Navy personnel.