Job Opening - The Field Museum
Job Description
Date: October 26, 2006
Job Title: Collections Manager
Department: Anthropology
Reports to: Head of Collections Management, Anthropology
Supervises: Interns, volunteers, and term employees on grant-funded projects
Education: Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, or experience with anthropology collections is required
Experience: Two-three years museum experience strongly desired. Good organizational skills, attention to detail, in-depth knowledge of accepted museum collections management practices and procedures required. Familiarity with standard word-processing, collections databases, Filemaker Pro, and other software packages required.
Schedule: Full-time (35 hours per week); Monday-Friday. After hours and weekend hours may be required for special events, or visits by researchers. Travel may be required as a museum representative for various purposes.
Applicable physical capabilities: Must be able to work with artifacts and records for
long hours in storage areas. Examination of artifacts frequently demands stooping, kneeling, bending, and climbing a ladder. Job requires transport of objects, shelving, and carts.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of Anthropology at The Field Museum is known for its outstanding collections from North America, Africa, Pacific, Asia, South America, Latin America, and other areas. The collections manager is responsible for systematic and project-based inventory, collections organizing and movement in storage areas, assisting with grant writing to acquire funds for new projects, and supervision of volunteers, interns, and other employees. He/she may be required to work with human remains. In conjunction with the appropriate Anthropology Curator, the Head of Collections Management, and staff the collections manager will work to implement collections-based priorities and work with staff members from other divisions and departments, including Exhibitions, Photo Archives, and Education. Additional responsibilities include behind-the-scenes tours, Member’s Night participation, and other special events as needed. Applications are welcome from candidates with diverse experience and backgrounds.
Applications must arrive by October 26, 2006.
Please send to:
Search Committee
Department of Anthropology
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605-2496
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