Cincinnati Museum Center seeks a George Rieveschl Curator, Archaeology.

The George Rieveschl Curator, Archaeology, leads CMC’s archaeology and ethnology departments. The Curator stewards and builds collections in accordance with CMC’s collections policy and legal, ethical and professional standards. The Curator also directs the Department’s research efforts, conducting archaeological excavations and surveys and overseeing the Museum’s NAGPRA program. With support from colleagues, the Curator helps fundraise to support collections-related activities through grant proposals, donor asks, service fees and other mission-related, revenue-generating activities.

The Curator will help build, deepen and steward relationships with Tribal, community and academic partners.  This position will consider how to bring forward marginalized narratives and broaden perspectives on Ohio Valley history. The Curator will act as a resource for CMC’s Learning and Exhibits teams and communicate, when requested, to the public and the news media. The Curator will help create and revise relevant permanent and temporary exhibitions and programs, working with colleagues across CMC to advise on key themes and collection connections.

Over the next several years, the Curator will guide plans to move the approximately 3,000,000 items and resources in CMC’s Archaeology & Ethnology collections to the new Vontz Family Center for Research, Education & Collections.

This position is part of a strong team of historians, scientists and archivists and supervises one staff member, interns and volunteers.  CMC seeks candidates from all communities, including but not limited to People of Color, Tribal citizens, recent immigrants and others interested in telling the rich stories of Greater Cincinnati’s people, past and present.

Position Responsibilities duties:

  • Manage Archaeology & Ethnology departments to care for and extend access to collections

  • Lead oversight for CMC’s NAGPRA program

  • Direct research efforts of the Archaeology Department and build strong academic and community partnerships

  • Assist colleagues in Learning, Public Relations and Exhibits with exhibitions, communication and programming

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and experience:

  • Education or Equivalent Work Experience

  • At least three years of experience working in archaeological research or education; experience in museums preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • CMC’s research and activities focus on the history of the Greater Cincinnati region, including what we now call southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky and southeast Indiana; CMC seeks candidates with knowledge and experience in archaeology and/or cultures of the Midwest and/or the Ohio Valley

  • Keen curiosity and aptitude for learning and sharing new information; solid grounding in museum and/or field methods and professional standards; experience with both analog and digital research methods; broad knowledge of current trends in curatorship, interpretation, accessibility and inclusion

  • Ability to forge strong and respectful relationships with colleagues, donors, community members and Tribal partners.  Experience working with Tribal partners is a strong plus.  Comfort in presenting in public settings, including in person and online.

  • Experience using Windows-based PCs and software, MS Office products, Photoshop, GIS software (ex: ArcGIS or QCIS), cameras and collections management systems.  Must be able and willing to learn and adapt to new technologies.  Familiarity with digital asset management systems is a plus.

  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work with the public and colleagues in a positive, professional manner

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills that prioritize clarity, respect and accessibility

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team

  • Ability to multi-task in an energetic environment

Working Conditions:

  • Typical office setting at the Geier Collections & Research Center (and eventually Vontz Center), with some time spent at Union Terminal and offsite meetings

  • Some driving – locally, regionally and occasionally nationally

  • Regular and frequent computer and phone use

  • Occasional work near heavy equipment, such as trucks and forklifts

  • 40-hour work week with occasional evenings and weekends

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, reach and retrieve items, which sometimes requires standing or sitting on concrete floors and climbing tall ladders or mobile stairs

  • Must be able to lift 35 lbs and carry for a distance of up to 10 feet and push or pull a cart weighing up to 100 lbs

  • Extended field conditions in hot, cold and/or inclement weather

Salary range: 55,000

Job classification: full-time, salary

To apply: Visit https://www.cincymuseum.org/jobs. Deadline to apply is May 30, 2026.

Posted: April 24, 2026
Deadline: May 30, 2026

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