Baltimore Museum of Industry

Position:  Collections Manager (18-month position)

Reports to: Collections and Research Director

Supervises: Collections volunteers/interns (3+) on a project-by-project
basis

Job Description: A full-time position that will work closely with
the Collections and Research Director to reconcile past collections
management systems and plan and implement a new course for the management
of the BMI’s artifact, archival, and library collections.

Hours: Full-time. Generally Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Some
evenings and weekends required.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Collections and Research Director and other
Collections staff to implement directives from the Museum’s Strategic Plan.

• Evaluate status of Museum’s record-keeping system and create
innovative solutions for a new system.

• Establish, carry out, and maintain systems for accessioning,
deaccessioning, and other collections management functions.

• Inventory, rehouse, and assist with move of collections in to and
out of BMI warehouses.

• Develop and supervise collections management projects for
volunteers and interns.

• Reconcile documentation with actual objects.

• Assist Collections and Research Director and Development Director
with grant-writing initiatives.

• Assist with the development and installation of exhibits as needed.

• Other assigned duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Four-year degree required. Masters degree preferred.

• 3-5 years experience in collections management or registrarial role
with strong computer skills.

• Proven success in implementing or managing large collections
projects.

• Able to be innovative, flexible, and have fun while still
maintaining attention to details.

Please send cover letter, resume, and references to [log in to unmask]
No telephone calls, please.

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