The Director of History & Collections provides strategic, administrative, and curatorial leadership for the Museums of Western Colorado’s historical collections and related interpretive initiatives. As a member of the senior leadership team, this position oversees the History & Collections Division, directing the care, development, interpretation, and ethical stewardship of the museum’s historical holdings in alignment with American Alliance of Museums (AAM) standards.

The Director leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for collections management, exhibitions, research, and public engagement. This role shapes multi-year exhibition calendars, guides acquisitions and deaccessioning, manages departmental budgets, and ensures that MWC’s historical collections remain accessible, relevant, and reflective of the diverse histories of Western Colorado and the Colorado Plateau.

Salary: $65,520/year