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Museum Curator

The Nanticoke Indian Association Inc
Delaware

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Institution

The Nanticoke Indian Association Inc

Institution Type

Public/Private Archive

Department

Museum

Location

Delaware, United States

Position

Curator

Job Summary:

The Museum Curator for the Nanticoke Indian Association, Inc. will serve as an ambassador of the Nanticoke Indian Museum, providing guided tours, educational presentations, and assisting with the preservation and interpretation of the Tribe’s rich cultural heritage. This role involves engaging with visitors, sharing knowledge about the Tribe’s history and culture, and contributing to the overall visitor experience. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education, history, and cultural preservation.

Key Responsibilities:

Administration (30%)

Takes leadership role in strategic planning for the museum, including working with the
Association’s Museum Committee to finalize a new Mission Statement, Collections and

interpretive Plans

Creates policies that bring the Museum’s collections and interpretive practice into accord with

professional standards

Recruits, manages, and trains volunteers to staff the museum visitor desk and programming
Contribute to Museum renovation planning
Manages annual Museum operating budget of roughly $200,000 (with bookkeeping assistance)
Identifies and submits grant proposals that help the Museum meet its mission and sustainably

expand its capacity

Collections (40%)

Manages and grows Museum collections in accord with the above-mentioned Mission
Statement and Collections Plan, including:
- monitoring environmental and security conditions
- Conduct or supervise inventory, and enhance and reconcile collections documentation,
- including Past Perfect catalog records
- prioritize conservation needs and carry out small-scale preventive care projects as
- funding allows
- further develop the collection through new acquisitions

Interpretation (30%)

Work with existing partners and stakeholders, and cultivate new ones, to collaboratively
develop new and engaging programming and exhibitions that connect with local residents, visiting tourists, and Nanticoke community members by highlighting Nanticoke history and culture, particularly through the lens of the unique places and landscapes that comprise our
Nanticoke homelands.
- Crucial to the above work will be conceptualizing an updated gallery space, with existing grant funding and an external design team
  - Contribute to Powwow and other event planning and staffing
  - Continuously expand knowledge of the Nanticoke Indian Tribe’s history, culture, and traditions through ongoing training and research.

Desired Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in history, Indigenous Studies, Museum Studies, or a related field, and knowledge of or interest in the history and culture of the Nanticoke People.
At least twelve months experience in paid curatorial or programming roles at museums, cultural centers, parks, or related institutions (may include time as full-time or part-time staff, as well as internships or fellowships). Experience in inventorying and/or cataloging collections as well as developing and delivering content through programming and/or exhibitions strongly preferred.
Experience working with members of Tribal communities on cultural or environmental sector
programs and/or projects.
Proven self-starter, problem-solver, and goal-driven professional with a record of meeting deadlines while managing multiple projects and tasks. Project management experience is a plus.
Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in sharing information
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated experience building trusting and positive mutual relationships with diverse stakeholders and partners by exhibiting emotional intelligence and the receptive, empowering, diplomatic, and collaborative approaches required to thrive together.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive. Working knowledge of Past Perfect is preferred.
Physical ability to lift 25 pounds

Contact Information

Please email resumes to

The Nanticoke Indian Association Inc

Email: [email protected]

Office: 302-945-3400

Job URL

https://www.nanticokeindians.org

Website

https://www.nanticokeindians.org

Posting Date

April 15, 2026

Closing Date

June 30, 2026

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