Top 27 Museum curator Jobs in California

Museum Curator
Pepperdine University —Malibu, CA
- $70,304 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- University
Museum Curator of History*
San Bernardino County —San Bernardino County, CA
- $65,187.20 - $91,811.20 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Museum Curator/ Archivist/ Cataloger
National Experienced Workforce Solutions —Richmond, CA
- $58.30 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
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Museum Curator
Library Systems & Services LLC —Port Hueneme, CA
- $71,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Museum Curator Position
Ladgov Corporation —Port Hueneme, CA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Travel
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Registrar & Exhibit Coordinator
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum —San Diego, CA
- $22 - $27 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Customer service
- Free parking
- Health insurance
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4d
Curatorial Assistant
J. Paul Getty Trust, The —Los Angeles, CA
- $28.05 - $35.76 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
3d
Curator of Exhibitions and Student Engagement
University of California, Riverside —Riverside, CA
- $82,950 - $133,480 a year
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- Research
- Supervising experience
Project Curator for Women in Politics Collections - The Bancroft Library
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $100,000 a year
- Temporary
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Professional Expert, Program Assistant - Art Gallery
San Bernardino Community College District —San Bernardino, CA
- $20 - $49 an hour
- Part-time
- Current TB test
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
MANAGER, POLICY RESEARCH AND LIBRARY SERVICES
LA Metro —Los Angeles, CA
- $109,470.40 - $164,195.20 a year
- Temporary
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- System design
- Paid jury duty
- AD&D insurance
11d
Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs
Oakland Museum of California —Oakland, CA
- $225,200 a year
- Multiple hires
- 7 years
- Travel
- Senior level
Head of Conservation Services
Stanford University —Stanford, CA
- $124,864 - $145,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Research
- University
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Director of Live Programs
The Broad —Los Angeles, CA
- $170,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- 8 years
- Team management
- Mentoring
- Free parking
- Commuter assistance
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Assistant, Curator Schlinger Chair of Arachnology
California Academy of Sciences —San Francisco, CA
- $130,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Doctor of Philosophy
4d
Assistant Curator, NAGPRA
COFAM- Corporation Of the Fine Arts Museums —San Francisco, CA
- $78,000 - $83,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Exhibit Developer
Gyroscope —Oakland, CA
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
Curator of Education and Visitor Engagement
Lindsay Wildlife Experience —Walnut Creek, CA
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Overtime
- Office
- 3 years
- Education
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Curator for Academic Programs and Collections
Scripps College —Claremont, CA
- $30.00 - $33.25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- University
Visitor Services Associate
Scripps College —Claremont, CA
- $23.35 - $25.95 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Sales
- High school diploma or GED

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Museum Curator

Pepperdine University -
Malibu, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,304 - $75,000 a year

Qualifications

Google Workspace
Exhibit development experience
Zoom
Exhibition planning
Master of Arts
Preservation of archival materials
Computer skills
Video conferences (communication methods)
Conservation and preservation (curatorial skill)
Adobe Acrobat

Full Job Description

The Museum Curator provides creative vision for the exhibition of the permanent collection and traveling exhibitions at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art. Soundly committed to the University’s mission, values, and vision, the curator reports to the museum director and collaborates with the director, museum staff, and university leadership on a range of responsibilities related to the successful preparation, installation, and promotion of the museum’s permanent collection and traveling exhibitions.

Duties

Exhibition Curation:
- Serve as the curator for exhibitions of the permanent collection, temporary exhibitions (both original and traveling), and exhibitions organized by external sources.
- Review exhibition proposals for artistic merit, mission fit, budget, and scheduling factors.
Grant Management:
- Execute and oversee tasks associated with grant-funded projects, including, but not limited to, the Passages project funded by the Lilly Endowment.
Exhibit Installation & Management:
- In close collaboration with the Museum Director, manage all aspects of exhibit installation, including reviewing and editing interpretive materials and communicating with artists, institutions, and collectors for loan contracts, checklists, and schedules.
Promotion:
- Champion the museum as a welcoming place by serving as a positive museum representative through participation in programs with constituents.
- Collaborate with the Museum Director and the university marketing team to prepare and distribute promotional materials.
Patron Engagement:
- Actively support donor cultivation initiatives by providing tours, research, and expertise for museum patrons.
- Interact with visitors in a clear, courteous, and respectful way.
Collection & Strategy:
- In close collaboration with the Museum Director, maintain and implement research and collection strategies that support the university's mission, vision, and values.
- Research and identify works for potential acquisition, provide professional recommendations, and ensure appropriate collection documentation and preservation practices are followed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

MA in museum studies, art history, or related field.
An appreciation for and commitment to the university’s Christian mission and a desire to contribute actively to that mission.
One or more years of demonstrated excellence in conceiving and organizing successful exhibitions for wide audiences.
Expertise in Modern/Contemporary, European, or Asian art, and demonstrated knowledge of the museum’s collecting areas.
Knowledge of museum collection care, conservation, and research tools/methods.
Sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and strong verbal/written communication.
Excellent interpersonal skills, well-organized, self-directed, motivated, and able to work independently or collaboratively.
Effective management of complex issues, flexible, and adaptable.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Proficiency with Google Workspace, Zoom, and Adobe Acrobat.

Preferred:

Three or more years of demonstrated exhibition curatorial experience, including demonstrated involvement in budget tracking, grant-funded projects, and patron engagement.
Knowledge of accessibility guidelines and best practices.
Proficiency with Marq, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and TMS.

This is a Regular, Exempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $70,304 - $75,000 per year

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

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museum curator jobs in california

Museum Curator

Museum Curator of History*

Museum Curator/ Archivist/ Cataloger

Museum Curator

Museum Curator Position

Registrar & Exhibit Coordinator

Curatorial Assistant

Curator of Exhibitions and Student Engagement

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Professional Expert, Program Assistant - Art Gallery

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Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs

Head of Conservation Services

Director of Live Programs

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Assistant Curator, NAGPRA

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Curator of Education and Visitor Engagement

Curator for Academic Programs and Collections

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