Instructor - History jobs in Riverside, CA

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The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Curator of History to fill one (1) vacancy in the Museum Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The Curator of History, under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and professional duties in the assembling and caring for museum collections in anthropology, history, historic structures, or natural history; to plan and provide materials for museum exhibitions and educational programs; (when assigned to the Anthropology division) to provide interaction with Native American groups and university scholars to implement the Department’s mission; (when assigned to the history division) to provide public access to archival collections and answer research inquiries; work closely with all facets of the community to preserve this region’s legacy; and to do related work as required. 

Typical duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following (varies depending on assignment):

• Work effectively on teams to implement the Museum of Riverside’s mission.
• Locate, acquire, and house appropriate artifacts or specimens, in accordance with the Museum’s Collections Development Plan.
• Conduct detailed analysis and research to identify and catalog items.
• Prepare and maintain proper collection records.
• Oversee necessary maintenance, preservation, and conservation of collected materials.
• Select artifacts and specimens and generally plan exhibitions within assigned field of responsibility.
• Develop content to promote and market programs to encourage public participation and engagement.
• Provide content for labels to emphasize exhibition features.
• Participate in museum and/or community-sponsored programs and events.
• Present lectures or other programs to community groups, Museum audiences, and professional organizations.  Includes the development of digital programs and videos 
• Contribute articles to the Museum newsletters and scholarly publications.
• Research and prepare content for grant applications.
• Advise the public regarding the care of historic objects and natural science specimens in their ownership (not to include authentication or appraisal).
• Confer and cooperate with other resource and Museum personnel regarding materials sources, object data, exhibition details, publications, and programs. 
• When assigned to History or Anthropology, manage the documentation, care, and interpretation of artifacts that include, but are not limited to, historic and contemporary artifacts and documents in a range of media, relating to the Riverside and surrounding area.
• When assigned to Historic Structures, manage the general upkeep of the Museum’s historic structures (including, but not limited to the Heritage House, Harada House, and Robinson House); maintain maintenance and capital improvements schedules.
• When assigned to Natural Science, manage the documentation, care, and interpretation of specimens both living and non-living, and oversee appropriate housing or storage.
• Instruct interns and volunteers.
• Performs related work as required.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Ability to work irregular schedules, including evenings and weekends.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

• Experience in the interpretive and management concerns that are particular to historic sites.
• Experience in the collection, interpretation, and presentation of materials for museum exhibitions and public programs.
• Knowledge of American material culture history (southern California history preferred), the principles of collection preservation, and contemporary museum practices. 
• Experience with collections management relational databases, TMS Collections in particular.
• Experience with program delivery by means of in-person programs, publications, and digital modes.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as the Microsoft Office Suite, basic graphic design programs, and collections management software.
• Experience in training and managing docents.

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.