Assistant Museum Collection Manager

History Associates has an immediate need for an Assistant Collection Manager to assist a Collection Manager 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

Minimum 3 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 issues related to the handling, cataloging, management, and preservation of anatomical and pathological specimens, medical equipment, and historical objects and documents.

 Knowledge of issues related to large-scale moves of significant historical collections.

 Demonstrated experience in 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 to create concise reports and to effectively participate in and/or lead team meetings.

 Tact and discretion.

 Ability to lift 40 lbs and climb ladders.



Send cover letter, resume, 3 KE Emu catalog records or other software screenshots, written report example, 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.



This position is a temporary position with an immediate start date and anticipated end date of

August 2011. Temporary employees are not eligible for any benefits offered by History Associates.



History Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.historyassociates.com



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