Collections Manager
Job Announcement
December 14, 2007
The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society (FLHS) is seeking qualified
candidates for the full-time position of Collections Manager.
The successful candidate will have a degree in museum studies, archival
studies or public history (B.A. required, M.A. preferred) with at least two
years experience working in the field of collections management. Proficiency
in PastPerfect, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, and Microsoft Office software
is desired. The incumbent must be detail-oriented, unafraid of getting a
little dusty and dirty, and able to work independently.
The Collections Manager will care for the museum, archive, and library
collections of the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society. The incumbent will be
responsible for documenting and cataloging items in FLHS's PastPerfect
database, cleaning artifacts and displays in the museum and historic house,
and monitoring environmental conditions in exhibit and storage areas. The
successful candidate will take the lead in improving conditions in the
Society's collections storage area to meet AAM accreditation standards. The
Collections Manager will also be responsible for filling photo orders when
visitors purchase prints of images from FLHS's historic photograph
collection.
The position reports to the Curator and works as a team member of a staff of
thirteen. Salary will be in the range of $32,000-$35,000 (depending on
experience) and includes health care benefits as well as a retirement plan.
Work schedule will include occasional weekend and evening events. Fort
further information about FLHS, visit our website at
<http://www.oldfortlauderdale.org/> www.oldfortlauderdale.org.
If interested in the position, send a letter of interest, resume and three
references to Dick Borges, Executive Director, Fort Lauderdale Historical
Society, 219 SW 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 or email to
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Margo Edwards
Curator
Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
219 S.W. 2nd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
954.463.4431 x13
954.523.6228 fax
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The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society brings the history of greater Fort
Lauderdale to life and preserves it for the enrichment of present and future
generations.
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