Job Title: Curator
Location: NHHC, Richmond, VA
Term: NTE 31 March 2028
Job Description
New South Associates, Inc. (NSA) is seeking a Curator to provide collections management support to the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) at the Collections Management Facility (CMF), Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR), in Richmond, Virginia. The CMF houses approximately 75 percent of
NHHC’s artifact collection, which includes a wide range of objects acquired through private donations and from decommissioned U.S. Navy vessels. This position will support NHHC in addressing a backlog of artifacts resulting from the consolidation of collections and continued acquisitions.
Tasks/Responsibilities
Inventory artifacts contained within approximately 376 crates as part of NHHC’s collections
backlog project.
Examine and document approximately 521 artifacts representing a range of object types, sizes,
and materials.
Measure artifacts and record required object information in accordance with NHHC procedures
and project requirements.
Assess and document observable artifact condition.
Photograph artifacts to support inventory and collections documentation.
Prepare clear and accurate descriptions of artifacts based on physical examination and available
collection information.
Conduct provenance research, as needed, to clarify an artifact’s history, context, or
identification.
Enter and maintain artifact information in the Department of Navy Heritage Asset Management
System (DONHAMS) or an NHHC-provided Excel spreadsheet, as directed by NHHC.
Maintain accurate, consistent, and complete collections documentation throughout the
inventory process.
Work under the direction of NHHC staff and coordinate with project personnel to address
questions or discrepancies identified during inventory.
Handle and work around a wide range of museum artifacts, including both micro-artifacts and
large objects associated with U.S. Navy vessels.
Assist with tracking project progress and providing inventory metrics or other information
needed to support project reporting.
Minimum Qualifications
U.S. citizenship.
Professional collections management experience, including experience with the physical
management of historical artifact collections.
Graduate degree in museum studies or a closely related field and one year of curatorial
experience; or
Three years of combined graduate study and relevant experience; or
Bachelor’s degree in museum studies or a closely related field and four years of museum
experience with increasingly responsible duties.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with maritime and/or military artifact collections.
Professional experience as a museum specialist, collections manager, curator, or in a comparable collections-focused role.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references with contact information
The pay for this position is on an hourly basis at a rate of $25.90 per hour ($49,832 annually). This is a benefited position that includes paid insurance, personal leave, and paid federal holidays in addition to a 401k plan with a 10% corporate match after one year’s employment and participation in a qualified bonus program.
We are an equal opportunity employer. If interested, please email the required documents to Kim Blanke, kblanke@newsouthassoc.com.
