Associate Curator- Fort Laurens

Exhibit Development and Interpretation

• Work with Collections Management and in consultation with Tribal Nations to deinstall document and store collections items currently on exhibit.
• Contribute to the interpretive planning process and collaborate with project staff to develop exhibit concepts and visitor experiences.
• Collaborate with the Exhibits & Interpretation team and the core project team to identify and refine exhibit narratives for the renovated museum.
• Conduct historical research using primary and secondary sources archaeological artifacts collections records and related documentation.
• Select collection items for inclusion in exhibits and interpretive installations.
• Research and identify original reproduction loaned or fabricated objects needed to support exhibit narratives working within established OHC acquisition loan and procurement processes.
• Partner with the Exhibits & Interpretation team to present the story of Fort Laurens in an engaging accurate and nuanced manner.
• Develop exhibit text object labels digital content and other interpretive materials for diverse audiences.
• Participate in exhibit planning design review installation and evaluation activities.

Archaeological Collections Management

• Process catalog inventory and document archaeological collections associated with Fort Laurens in accordance with Ohio History Connection standards.
• Coordinate with archaeologists NAGPRA staff collections managers and registrars staff to ensure proper preservation storage NAGPRA compliance and access to collections.
• Conduct collections-based research to support exhibits publications educational programming and public interpretation.
• Maintain accurate records within collections management systems and project databases.
• Assist with rehousing conservation assessment and long-term stewardship of archaeological collections generated through ongoing archaeological investigations.

Stakeholder and Community Engagement

• Participate in consultations with Tribal Nations and other stakeholders regarding collections interpretation and exhibit development.
• Build strong relationships with community members local historians historical organizations researchers volunteers and cultural leaders to ensure multiple perspectives inform interpretation.
• Represent the project through presentations workshops public programs public archaeology events tours and other outreach opportunities that deepen visitor engagement and create opportunities for dialogue around collections and the site.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for staff stakeholders researchers and visitors.

Collaborative Leadership

• Work closely with project leadership OHC leadership the Exhibits & Interpretation team external consultants Tribal partners and project collaborators to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide expertise in integrating historical accuracy with innovative exhibit design practices.

Evaluation and Reporting

• Track project milestones and prepare reports for museum leadership.
• Incorporate visitor and community feedback into exhibit and program planning to ensure relevance and impact.

• Masters degree from an accredited institution in history public history anthropology archaeology museum studies or a related field plus three to five years of relevant professional experience.
• At least three years of experience in curatorial work exhibit development collections research archaeological collections processing or a similar role in a museum cultural institution archaeological organization or public history setting.
• Experience conducting research using primary and secondary sources collections records and/or archaeological materials.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex histories with cultural sensitivity historical accuracy and attention to multiple perspectives.
• Strong project coordination skills including the ability to manage timelines track deliverables and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written verbal and public communication skills.
• Exceptional communication and public speaking skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of Ohio history Revolutionary War-era history military history historical archaeology Indigenous histories or the history of the Ohio Country is preferred.