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Museum Curator

As a Museum Curator, you will manage and preserve a diverse collection of cultural and natural resources in support of the National Park Service mission. You will ensure proper documentation, storage, conservation, research, and interpretation of museum objects while supporting exhibits, compliance requirements, and public engagement. This position plays a vital role in protecting museum collections and providing professional guidance to staff, researchers, and partner groups. Day-to-Day Duties:

1. Maintain, catalog, inventory, and document museum objects and archives while ensuring proper preservation, security, and environmental conditions.
2. Monitor and manage collection storage areas, integrated pest management, conservation needs, and object movement.
3. Support exhibit development by researching content, preparing documentation, and reviewing exhibit plans to ensure accuracy and object preservation.
4. Conduct research to identify, authenticate, and document collection items, supporting cataloging, preservation planning, compliance, and exhibit development.
5. Provide curatorial guidance to park staff, researchers, and partner groups, and prepare required plans, reports, and documentation related to museum collections management.

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