BOUDLER HISTORY
MUSEUM
Boulder, Colorado
Job Description
Posted 3/7/07
Position Title:
Curator of
Collections
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Status:
Full-time with full benefits
Salary Range: $2,917 - $3,250 plus benefits
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for the care and maintenance of objects held in trust by
the Boulder History Museum.
Performs a variety of tasks including organization of collections, storage maintenance,
inventory of collections, collections research and identification of artifacts.
Catalogues, conditions and reports new acquisitions and other artifacts in the
collection. Negotiates loans and acquisitions and prepares and researches
artifacts for exhibit. Researches and provides information about the collection
to the public and researchers. Participates in museum committees and activities
and provides technical assistance to other museums throughout the region.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Identify, research
and catalogue artifacts in the Museums collection. This includes:
identification, description, provenance and donor information using a
personal computer, digital camera, scanner and the Past Perfect database.
- Assist with
selection and preparation of artifacts for use in the Museum’s
exhibits.
- Prepare artifact
mounts and assist with artifact installation.
- Negotiate loans for
exhibits.
- Unpack and pack
objects and prepare condition reports.
- Assist in the pick
up and return of loaned objects.
- Responsible for
managing and overseeing the object storage facility.
- Respond to potential
donors and complete necessary paperwork for potential donations.
- Conduct
environmental monitoring and integrated pest management procedures for all
artifact storage and exhibit spaces.
- Attend meetings as
necessary.
- Research the
collections to provide information to the public and researchers as
needed.
- Recruit and
supervise collections interns and volunteers.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge of professional museum
standards, practices and ethics. Knowledge of artifact care and handling
techniques of a wide variety of historic materials. Knowledge of preventative
conservation practices. Skill in museum techniques including cataloging,
condition reporting, artifact care and handling, storage techniques and object
mounting. Skill in working with objects which have an irreplaceable historical
value. Skill in research. Skill in computer use. Experience with Past Perfect
software preferred. Skill in written and oral communications and working with a
variety of people including donors, lenders, volunteers, researchers and the
public. Knowledge of the history of Colorado
and the American West. Looking for a detail oriented, highly organized,
resourceful, reliable team player.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS in History or Museum Studies
(Master’s preferred) with minimum 3 years experience in the collections
management field. Must have a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle
and insurance and be able to lift, carry and roll objects and materials up to
35 - 40 pounds.
Submit cover letter, resume and references to:
Nancy Geyer, Chief
Executive Officer
Boulder History
Museum
1206
Euclid Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302
FAX: 303-938-8322
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