Senior Curator
The Martha’s Vineyard Museum seeks an enthusiastic and experienced curator 
to manage and care for the Museum’s more than 30,000 objects.  The 
position also has interim oversight of the library and archives collections 
of this former island-wide 87-year old historical society.  The curator 
oversees access to the collections and is responsible for the registration 
of all acquisitions, de-accessions, loans and purchases and will supervise 
the implementation of an institution-wide digital catalog system.  The 
curator plays an important role in encouraging and participating in 
research, exhibition and publishing materials relating to Martha’s 
Vineyard history and culture.  The position is responsible for updating 
collections policies, directing a Board collection committee, overseeing 
storage, climate control, necessary repair and conservation of collections 
materials, and assist with the development of a disaster plan. This position 
is full time and reports to the Executive Director, coordinates curatorial 
associates in exhibitions and oral history, and collaborates closely with 
colleagues in education, events and development.  
The successful candidate should have 5-to-7 years of relevant experience in 
history museums and/or decorative arts collections management, a degree in 
museum studies or a relevant field (advanced degree preferred), grant 
writing, exhibition and special projects experience and be familiar with 
current collections database systems (such as PastPerfect).  Experience in 
both small and large museums helpful.  
Salary is $45,000-50,000, depending on experience.  Relocation supplement 
possible.  
 
Applications due by January 15, 2010.  Please send cover letter, resume and 
list of three professional references to the attention of Jane Ford at 
[log in to unmask] or via mail to Curator Search, Martha’s Vineyard 
Museum, POBox 1310, Edgartown, MA 02539.  Writing samples encouraged.  EOE.  

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