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Collections Manager
Phoenix,
Arizona based private museum
seeks experienced Collections Manager. The highly diverse collections
consist of 6,000 objects ranging from ancient to contemporary art in all
mediums. The most significant areas represented are ancient and historic
art of the Americas and
historic jewelry of India.
Textiles comprise about half the total number of objects. The
Collections Manager will complete a physical inventory and photographic
documentation of the collections. In addition he/she will consolidate and add data
to the existing database. Other responsibilities will include object
research and processing of acquisitions and loans. Applicants should have a
minimum of three years experience in collections management and preservation
practices and a degree in Museum Studies or a related field. The
Collections Manager must be proficient in current registration practices,
cataloging standards, and the TMS data management system as a System
Administrator. He/she must have strong photography and computer skills.
Familiarity with cultures of Latin America and/or India and a reading knowledge of
Spanish would be helpful. The successful candidate will be a hands-on
self starter, eager to expand his/her horizons and happy to work alone.
Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications. Please
e-mail cover letter, résumé and contact information to [log in to unmask].
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