Museum Curator
Port Hueneme, CA
Full Time
Entry Level
Job Title: Curator
Location: U.S. Navy Seabee Museum, Port Hueneme CBC Base, CA
Schedule:
Qualifications:
Location: U.S. Navy Seabee Museum, Port Hueneme CBC Base, CA
Schedule:
- Working Hours: Monday through Friday, 0745 to 1615.
- Assist the U.S. Navy Seabee Museum staff in conducting an inventory of approximately 16,000 artifacts in storage.
- Ensure proper storage of artifacts, unpack storage boxes, and list items contained within.
- Photograph each artifact during the unpacking process and repack using industry best practices.
- Contribute to the museum's digitization efforts, making the collection accessible to the Navy and the public.
- Perform routine tasks and special assignments, including ongoing training on current and new techniques.
- Collaborate with museum staff and Navy personnel, handling valuable historical and educational materials with expert care.
Qualifications:
- Expertise in digital photography, Adobe Photoshop Elements, and Acrobat Professional.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction with internal staff, Navy personnel, and museum visitors.
- Ability to work both collaboratively in a team and independently.
- Knowledge of current museum collection management standards and digital asset management best practices.
- Physical ability to walk, climb ladders, stand, bend, stoop, and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
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