High Desert Museum Seeks Associate Curator of Living History

The Associate Curator of Living History manages place-based interpretive programs where staff and volunteers engage guests in period clothing. This position is responsible for the development and coordination of content-specific programming and tour activation demonstrating historical events, practices, trades, crafts, and daily life in the region. The main duties include overseeing all elements of onsite Living History experiential engagement within the Museum and outdoors at the High Desert Ranch and Sawmill: managing interpreters and volunteers, performing routine building upkeep, and coordinating program activation in accordance with established practices and protocols.

Salaried, Full time, Exempt | $56,100 to $66,300 depending on experience.

Education & Certifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in history, anthropology, museum studies, education, or a related field
• Preferred: Certificate from National Association of Interpretation (CIG, CIH, or CHI) or equivalent professional experience

Experience

• 4 years of experience leading interpretive programs or educational outreach, engaging audiences of all ages in a museum, cultural venue, or living history setting
• 2 years of experience managing a team consisting of full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff as well as interpretive volunteers in a museum, cultural venue, or living history setting