The South Carolina State Museum seeks a creative individual with a working knowledge of 20th century popular culture, particularly related to the history and practices connected to South Carolina from the 1950’s to the present. This new position will be working directly with the SCSM’s Curatorial Affairs Department, reflecting the modern history and innovative stories related to the popular culture of our state including sports, music, and other aspects of the entertainment industry as they relate to South Carolina.

This position will look at major cultural contributions including sports, entertainment and music, and will be working directly on new permanent gallery renovations. Through this major renovation project, the first focusing on the permanent galleries since the museum opened in 1988, we are expanding the voices and stories that are told, as well as expanding the timeframe that is represented. The project also will explore sports history in collaboration with the South Carolina Sports Hall of Fame and other partners, while focusing on both past and recent cultural trends that have had impacts in South Carolina. This position will play a major role in these efforts.

Salary Range: $53,142-$90,372/year