Position Title: Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Museum Curator
Location: Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site near John Day, Oregon
Agency: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department - Clyde Holliday Management Unit
Salary Range: $4,622 - $7,070
Application Deadline: 03/26/2025
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Job Description:
Welcome Statement
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is proud to care for Oregon’s extraordinary landscapes and rich cultural history. The department serves its visitors and all Oregonians through its properties and programs, and recognizes that the state’s resilience and beauty are strengthened by its diverse population. Oregon State Parks are public spaces where all are welcome. We value and serve everyone, and we are committed to providing safe and equitable access to state parks and agency programs. The department will not tolerate racism, harassment, discrimination or intimidation in any form.
Your New Role
As a permanent, full-time Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Museum Curator, you will perform the administration and stewardship tasks related to the operation of the Kam Wah Chung Museum and interpretive center. You will provide oversight of the museum artifact and archival collection, institutional archives, interpretive programming and general operations and maintenance of museum buildings and property.
The role includes coordinating resource conservation efforts, ensuring preservation of cultural resources, and developing interpretive programs for visitors. It also involves overseeing projects, providing leadership to staff and volunteers, conducting historical research, and ensuring compliance with park policies.
What's in it for you:
An exciting opportunity to help millions of visitors connect with the top state parks across America; working alongside a dedicated, skilled, and passionate team of professionals. Additional benefits include:
- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two years of experience in cultural and/or historical resources, or Museum operations, and a bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, or three additional years of related (pertinent) experience;
OR
- One year of experience in cultural and/or historical resources, or Museum operations, and a master's degree in Museum Studies;
Special Requirements:
- To be hired, a criminal record and driving record check must be completed that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment while also maintaining a valid driver’s license.
Desired Attributes:
- Experience managing Museum collections including use of related Collections Management Database Software.
- Lead work experience in Museum operations.
- Experience working with and directing volunteers in Museum operations.
- Skill in developing and delivering cultural and historical interpretation presentations, products and programs.
- Skill in monitoring basic resource interpretation presentations of park staff, hosts and volunteers.
- Experience in rule enforcement and gaining compliance.
- Experience collaborating with government agencies, non-profit organizations, local community groups, and partners to offer services focused on recreational, cultural, and historical sites.
- Experience in Museum facility maintenance and projects including safe use of tools, material and equipment.
- Skill in practices relating to conservation, preservation, and protection of significant cultural and historic resources including historic sites and structures.
- Skill in conducting scholarly historic research on significant cultural sites, objects, people, places and themes.
How to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and desired attributes listed above, consistency of information, and professional communication.
- Use the "My Experience" section in your Workday candidate profile to provide a detailed overview of your work history, experience, and skills, demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications and any of the desired attributes listed above. What You Need to Know to Get the Job
- The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Please see the link here to our Pay Equity Project.
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Additional Information:
- This position is represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
- This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
- Oregon Parks & Recreation Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Justice Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to diversity.
