Museum Collection Manager Position
History Associates has an immediate need for a Collection Manager to assist in planning and implementing the move of an extensive, nationally significant museum.
Work will include coordination and supervision of collection inventory activities across five collection areas: anatomical, neuroanatomical, human developmental anatomical, historical artifacts, and archives. The position will involve working in a fast paced environment with teams consisting of archivists, curators, scientists, object packers, and IT specialists. The ideal candidate will be able to meet strict deadlines while achieving accurate cataloging and accountability for the collections.
Educational Requirements
BA History (Preference given to BA and/or MA History of Health and Medicine or related focus)
MA Public History or Museum Studies
3-5 years experience in museum registration and/or collections management
General Requirements
• Ability to pass a National Agency Check
• Willingness to sign and adhere to a confidentiality agreement
Job Requirements
• Demonstrated Knowledge of professional curatorial and museum standards and practices.
• Knowledge of specific issues related to the handling, cataloging, management, and preservation of anatomical and pathological specimens, medical equipment, and historical objects and documents.
• Knowledge of specific issues related to large-scale moves of significant historical collections.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and using KE EMu, or a similar content management system, to manage large museum collections.
• Ability to work as part of a high performance, diverse team of archivists, curators, scientists, object packers, and IT specialists.
• Demonstrated project management and supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability create concise reports and to effectively participate in and/or lead team meetings.
• Tact and discretion.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and climb ladders.
History Associates offers competitive salary with an excellent benefit package.
Send cover letter, resume, 3 KE Emu catalog record or other software screenshots, written report example, written planning/workflow document concerning museum moves and/or large projects involving numerous personnel and names and phone numbers of three references to:
Doris Miles
History Associates Incorporated
300 N. Stonestreet Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
FAX: 301/279-9224
Packages that are incomplete will not be considered
History Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer
www.historyassociates.com
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