Curator Dayton

Description:

HAI is a respected organization in the museum and archives field known for employing experienced archivists and historians who go above and beyond to meet our client’s needs. For a third year in a row, HAI has been named as a Great Place to Work! The VA History Office (VAHO) was established on April 10, 2020, at the direction of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. VAHO’s mission includes the establishment of a VA history program and the establishment of the National VA History Center (NVAHC) under development on the Dayton VA campus. The primary location of work is the historic campus section of the Dayton VA Medical Center located at 4100 W Third St, Dayton, OH 45428 (NVAHC). Offsite performance locations (for interviews and archival research) will be primarily performed within the National Capital Region, Washington, D.C. Contractor personnel may be requested to work at the Government’s alternate locations during emergencies and emergency exercises.

Responsibilities

Work responsibilities will include physical maintenance of artifacts, planning and arranging storage space, handling incoming artifacts, specialist reference activities, and maintaining collection records.

Education Requirements Requires bachelor’s degree in history, museum studies or related field from an accredited institution.

Master’s degree in museum studies is strongly preferred.

Experience Requirements

Requires at least three years of experience in the management of museum collections. This work must include at least one year of experience accessioning, cataloging, and re-housing of three-dimensional objects.