Curator of Collections is responsible for the professional management, documentation, preservation, and stewardship of Heritage Village's historical and archival collections. This position oversees acquisitions, cataloging, inventories, collections care, database administration, loans, and associated legal and institutional documentation.
The curator ensures that collections are managed in accordance with professional museum standards, institutional policies, and applicable legal requirements. The position also coordinates collections volunteers and interns and supports research, education, and public access to the collections.
Exhibition development is a collaborative responsibility shared among Heritage Village staff. The Curator of Collections contributes specialized collections expertise, historical research, artifact selection, and collections care guidance to exhibition projects.
