Museum Collections Manager

The Society of the Cincinnati

Washington, D.C.

 

The Society of the Cincinnati, a nonprofit historical and educational organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., seeks a full-time museum collections manager to oversee the care and preservation of its museum collections, which include more than 4,000 works of art and artifacts, including portraits, armaments, furniture, textiles, and other decorative arts objects. Founded in 1783, the Society strives to promote increased public awareness of the American Revolution and its achievements. Since 1938 the Society has maintained its headquarters at Anderson House, a 1905 Beaux Arts mansion and National Historic Landmark in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.societyofthecincinnati.org.

 

Major Duties:

The museum collections manager is the primary staff member charged with maintaining the Society’s museum collections and the records that document them. Major duties include:

• processing museum acquisitions, including accessioning, cataloging, and deaccessioning

• maintaining the collections management database and object files

• evaluating collections storage conditions and developing a plan for their improvement

• monitoring environmental conditions in the museum and collections storage rooms

• arranging incoming and outgoing loans for exhibitions at Anderson House and other venues as well as traveling exhibitions

• conducting periodic collections inventories

• contributing to emergency preparedness and museum security procedures

• processing image reproduction requests and assisting with collections research requests

• assisting with exhibition planning and installation

• assisting with identifying conservation priorities

 

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree in history, art history, material culture, American studies, museum studies, or a related field is preferred. The successful candidate must be familiar with AAM collections management standards and have experience with proper methods for museum registration, object care and storage, and loans. At least one year of professional experience working with museum collections and collections management software is preferred. Interest in and/or familiarity with the history and material culture of the American Revolution, Washington, D.C., and/or the Gilded Age is a plus. The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills and be motivated, organized, detail-oriented, able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and productive working both independently and as part of a team. Some physical activity such as climbing ladders, lifting, and kneeling is required.

 

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include annual leave, health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a travel stipend.

 

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to:

Emily L. Schulz

Deputy Director and Curator

The Society of the Cincinnati – Anderson House

2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

Washington, DC  20008

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Position open until filled.