The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) offers an opportunity to join a team of people dedicated to preserving and exploring Kentucky’s rich and fascinating past and then using the power of history to improve life today. As Curator of Collections at KHS, you will provide leadership on a team that cares for, catalogs, and interprets collections so that all Kentucky Historical Society projects, programs, and activities elevate what we know about Kentucky history. This position actively develops the KHS collection by working with donors and communities and by engaging in contemporary and responsive collecting. The Curator of Collections also provides stewardship of the agency’s object collection so that these strategic assets are accessible for research, teaching, and writing about their place in Kentucky history. This position is highly collaborative, often working in partnership with internal colleagues as well as supporting collecting organizations across the Commonwealth.

Key responsibilities:

• Proactively guide the maintenance, stewardship, and continuous improvement of the KHS object collection.
• Help develop ways in which objects and archival materials can be interpreted and utilized through exhibitions, publications, events, and presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the ongoing care of the KHS object collection.

Find the full position description at https://history.ky.gov/about/careers.

The Kentucky Historical Society:

The Kentucky Historical Society is many things: a library, a museum, an educational institution, anda research center. We oversee three historic sites and protect a treasure trove of documents and artifacts for the public. But at the heart of it all, we are a network of people dedicated to preserving and exploring Kentucky’s rich and fascinating past and then using the power of history to improve life today.

Since 1836 the public has entrusted the Kentucky Historical Society to be the keeper of the commonwealth’s legacy. The Kentucky Historical Society has continued to re-imagine this commitment, deepening it to also help Kentuckians recognize history’s value and use it to address the enduring social, economic, and sustainability challenges facing us today.

We are a membership organization with over 1,500 members from Kentucky and around the world. We are a public agency, formed in its charter under Kentucky Revised Statute 171.311, administratively attached to the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet; have full American Alliance of Museums accreditation; are a Smithsonian affiliate; and endorse the History Relevance statement. A public/private partnership with the Kentucky Historical Society Foundation (KHSF) provides our philanthropy effort in support of the Society’s programs and services through monetary, in-kind, and volunteer contributions to fund education, research, and collections acquisition and care.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a museum or history-related institution. Master’s Degree in history, museum studies, or related field.
• Demonstrated facility in public speaking, writing, and communicating with multiple kinds of audiences.
• Advanced internet, word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and email us. Past perfect experience preferred.
• Must be able to manage multiple, complex projects from concept to completion.
• Special Requirements – Knowledge of material culture and museum cataloging practices. Adherence to professional codes of ethics and involvement in museum organizations.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to visually inspect the change in the condition of archival documents and collection objects; retrieve collection objects regularly that may weigh up to 40 lbs; able to regularly bend/stoop/reach to retrieve and store collection objects.
• Frequent use of a computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
• May occasionally be required to travel in and out-of-state relating to collections management and accessions.

This is a full-time position located in Frankfort, KY that reports to the Director of Research and Collections. This is an unclassified (non-merit) position pursuant to KRS 18A.115(1)(u). The annual salary for this position is $41,872.56. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday with a 37.5-hour work week but the position will require occasional night, weekend, or holiday hours as needed. Benefits include health and life insurance, optional dental and vision insurance, vacation and sick leave, holiday pay, retirement, and optional deferred compensation plans.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and current resume. No telephone calls are accepted. The deadline for submissions is January 24, 2023. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.

KHS is an agency of the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. KHS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with state and federal laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $41,872.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Frankfort, KY 40601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• museum professional: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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