The Russian History Museum - Curator of Collections

The Russian History Museum - Curator of Collections H-Net Job Guide • 05/15/2026 Job Institution The Russian History Museum Institution Type Museum Location New York, United States Position Curator The Russian History Museum (RHM), located in Jordanville, NY, is seeking a Curator of Collections with expertise in Russian history, Slavic studies, or related historical fields. This museum job combines responsibilities in curatorial research, collections management, and exhibition planning. Candidates with backgrounds in Russian Studies, history, museum studies, or public history are encouraged to apply. This position is ideal for scholars or museum professionals interested in Russian history and culture, Russian émigré history, Orthodox cultural history, and object-based research in a museum setting.

Position type:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Location:

In-person in Jordanville, NY (partial remote work possible)

Salary:

$60,000-$64,000, depending on experience

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, with occasional nights and weekends to participate in programming and evening events Reports to: Executive Director Before you apply, please explore the full list of responsibilities, preferred qualifications, and benefits on our website. Contact Information Send resume and cover letter, explaining what makes you particularly well-suited for this role and joining the RHM team, to Michael Perekrestov at mperek@russianhistorymuseum.org . "Curator of Collections" should be placed in the email subject line. No phone calls please. Consideration of candidates began May 6 and continue until the position is filled.

Job URL https:

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