Position Opening: Move Coordinator
General Description:
The Anthropology Division, Museum of Texas Tech University, seeks
a Move Coordinator. The Move Coordinator reports directly to the
Collections Manager and assists in the care, maintenance, and
organization of the Anthropology collections during the move into new
facilities. Directs and supervises day-to-day collection activities
during the span of the four year project. This is a full-time,
temporary position (4 years). Includes a generous benefits package.
May be expected to work hours other than 8-5 Monday to Friday, or have
weekends other than Saturday and Sunday.
Scope of Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include training students and volunteers; directing
the organization, packing, transport, and installation of collections;
maintaining the tracking inventory throughout the move; maintaining
database system including bar coding; assisting in monitoring and
regulation of collection environments; and related duties as required.
Candidate must be able to organize collections data and people;
prioritize collection activities; and budget and plan for supplies and
equipment.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise graduate student move assistants, work-study students, and
volunteers.
Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
- Extensive knowledge of collection management and accreditation
standards
- Must have understanding and ability to learn data management
software (currently FileMaker Pro), including bar coding
- Ability to train and supervise individuals
- Ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and report activities in the
collection area
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships
with others
- Ability to do precise work
Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience
Master's degree in museum science or a field specifically related to
the collections, such as archaeology, anthropology, history, biology
or related fields.
Requires a minimum of two years collections management experience
with museum collections, and preferably experience in moving a museum
collection.
Position starts January 1, 2003; open until filled
Send resume and cover letter to Search Committee, Anthropology
Division, Museum of Texas Tech University, Box 43191, Lubbock, Texas
79409-3191 or email [log in to unmask]