Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION- APPLY BY MAY 13 TO NICOLE@BCHS1832.ORG

POSITION

JOB TITLE: Collections Manager SUPERVISES: Registrar & Volunteers

DEPARTMENT: Collections REPORTS TO: Executive Director

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, no benefits SALARY: $45,000 per year

JOB SUMMARY

This position manages the Museum’s collection, library, and archives. Furthermore, the position plays a role in helping to coordinate and facilitate the production and installation of temporary exhibitions within a dynamic team of fourteen research volunteers and one Registrar professional.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (in order of priority with the percentage of time spent on each)

Collections Maintenance

• Maintains objects and materials in accordance with collections management policy
• Oversees the processing of objects and archives into the collection
• Oversees the environmental quality of collections and exhibits – including maintenance and monitoring of galleries

45%

• Monitors the security of collections
• Directs and trains Registrar, interns, and volunteers
• Develops and oversees the oral history program

Collections Administration

• Serves on the Museum’s Collections Committee
• Actively assists in long-range collections development
• Maintains collections database records and standards
• Responsible for disaster planning for Museum collections

30% Prepares and monitors annual budget for collections, exhibits, and library

• Provides access to collections for researchers
• Performs archival research on collection materials, including provenance research, coordinating with

Registrar and volunteers.

Exhibition Support

• Assists with the curation of temporary exhibits and actively assists in installation, which may include mount-making and gallery preparation

20%

• Prepares objects for exhibition or loans

Additional Duties

• Follows all Museum policies, procedures, and safety regulations

5% Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/ Bachelor’s Degree in Museum Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Natural History,
CERTIFICATIONS U.S. History, or equivalent work experience

• Experience in collections management procedures: accessioning, retrieval, attributions,

PREFERRED documentation, proper storage, and handling techniquesEXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated skill in collections management databases (PastPerfect preferred) and

Microsoft Office suite

• Demonstrated knowledge of professional museum practices and standards, including registration methods, object loans, safe object handling, conservation, packing and shipping, proper storage, security measures, and object numbering techniques
• Ability to implement strategic collections management plans and acquisition policies
• Ability to implement and adhere to collections management policy
• Ability to supervise the work of others, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling workSKILLS/ assignments

ABILITIES Ability to set and meet deadlines; manage projects, exhibit installations, and planning

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of research methodology, principles, and procedures
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities

PHYSICAL This position involves extended periods of seated or standing desk work
ELEMENTS Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds.

EQUIPMENT Frequent computer and phone use

USE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Past Perfect artifact database (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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