History Associates has an
immediate need for an Assistant Collection Manager to assist a Collection
Manager in planning and implementing the move of an extensive, nationally significant
museum.
Work will include coordination
and supervision of collection inventory activities across five collection
areas: anatomical, neuroanatomical, human developmental anatomical, historical artifacts,
and archives. The position will involve working in a fast paced environment
with teams consisting of archivists, curators, scientists, object packers, and
IT specialists. The ideal candidate will be able to meet strict deadlines while
achieving accurate cataloging and accountability for the collections.
Educational Requirements
BA History
(Preference given to BA
and/or MA History of Health and Medicine or related focus)
MA Public History or
Museum Studies
Minimum 3 years
experience in museum registration and/or collections management
General Requirements
Ability to pass
a National Agency Check
Willingness to
sign and adhere to a confidentiality agreement
Job Requirements
Demonstrated
knowledge of professional curatorial and museum standards and practices.
Knowledge of
issues related to the handling, cataloging, management, and preservation of
anatomical and pathological specimens, medical equipment, and historical
objects and documents.
Knowledge of
issues related to large-scale moves of significant historical collections.
Demonstrated
experience in using KE EMu, or a similar content management system, to manage
large museum collections.
Ability to work
as part of a high performance, diverse team of archivists, curators, scientists,
object packers, and IT specialists.
Demonstrated
project management and supervisory experience.
Demonstrated
ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast paced environment.
Demonstrated
strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to create
concise reports and to effectively participate in and/or lead team meetings.
Tact and
discretion.
Ability to lift
40 lbs and climb ladders.
Send cover letter,
resume, 3 KE Emu catalog records or other software screenshots, written report
example, and names and phone numbers of three references to:
Doris Miles
History Associates
Incorporated
FAX: 301-279-9224
Packages that are
incomplete will not be considered.
This position is a temporary
position with an immediate start date and anticipated end date of
August 2011. Temporary
employees are not eligible for any benefits offered by History Associates.
History
Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer
www.historyassociates.com
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