The Los Angeles Maritime Museum, a facility of the City of Los Angeles, 
Department of Recreation and Parks, is seeking a full-time Maritime Museum 
Curator.

Background:
The Los Angeles Maritime Museum is located in San Pedro California, and is 
a community institution, focusing on the maritime history of the L.A. 
Harbor area.  This position is not an academic curatorship, but rather a 
hands-on opportunity to work with the community to create new educational 
exhibits and encourage donations of relevant materials to the permanent 
collection.  Under the supervision of the Museum Director, the Curator’s 
primary duties will be exhibit design and fabrication, new acquisitions, 
loans, collections management, programming, with occasional tours or 
public speaking as assigned.  Other duties as needed as determined by the 
Museum Director. 

The Museum’s collection includes ship models, photographs, textiles, works 
of art, nautical instruments and equipment, and an operating tugboat. The 
Museum is currently in the planning stages of a large-scale, permanent 
exhibit chronicling the local fishing and canning industries, and the 
Curator will play a key role in this project.

Qualifications:
 Master’s Degree in History or Museum Studies with two years full-time 
curatorial experience, successful track record of creating exhibits, 
excellent writing and public speaking skills, grant writing experience, 
and experience supervising volunteers and interns. Familiarity with 
PastPerfect software preferred. Knowledge of maritime artifacts and the 
ability to interact successfully with visitors of diverse ages and 
backgrounds is a must, as is the ability to work collaboratively with 
staff as well as independently, while keeping Museum Director advised as 
to progress.

Hours are Monday – Friday 8-5, one Sunday per month with compensatory 
time.  Some weekend and/or special events may be required.  Current 
driver’s license and ability to operate a City vehicle and lift heavy 
boxes is also required.  Annual Salary is $43,764.00

Send resume, cover letter, and references to Curator Search, Los Angeles 
Maritime Museum, Berth 84 Foot of 6th Street, San Pedro CA 90731 or e-mail 
[log in to unmask], with “Curator” in subject line.

The City of Los Angeles is an equal opportunity / affirmative action 
employer.

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