The Curator supervises acquisition, care, and management of collections at Gunston Hall. Successful candidate will have knowledge of American history, fine and decorative arts, accessioning procedures, and preventive conservation methods; ability to research, understand, and communicate information about eighteenth-century domestic life in Virginia to staff and visitors; skills needed to maintain and update orientation exhibits; awareness of operation of fire, security, and HVAC systems that may impact collections care. Curator oversees interpreters and volunteers, interacts with donors, lenders, and insurers or movers of historic objects; disseminates information about the site through publications and public presentations. Masters preferred. Send letter of interest and resume to: David Reese, Director, Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Rd., Mason Neck, VA 22079. Inquiries may also be directed via email to dreese@gunstonhall.org or by phone at (703) 550-9220.
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