Collections Manager

 

About the Institution

The Heritage Farmstead Museum (HFM) in Plano, Texas is a 4.5-acre living history site whose mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret late 19th and early 20^th century history of the Texas Blackland Prairie. Our authentically restored Farrell-Wilson House is a Texas Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. HFM is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

 

Description

HFM is seeking a museum professional with solid collections management experience for a one year, grant-funded position to work on a Collections Assessment Project, with the possibility of annual renewal. The Collections Manager will report directly to the Curator of Collections and Exhibitions.

 

Responsibilities

·       Examine, condition report, and rehouse objects in curatorial storage, historic house museum, and associated out-buildings

·       Apply accession numbers to objects of various mediums

·       Photograph/scan objects and attach to records in CMS

·       Update object records and vet accuracy of previous information

·       Research objects in collection

·       Pull objects with serious condition issues for evaluation by Curator

·       Track object movement and update change of location in CMS

·       Monitor environmental conditions in museum and collections storage areas

·       Assist with the reorganization of collections storage

·       Order archival supplies

·       Assist with new acquisitions, loans, and exhibitions as needed

 

Education

Bachelors Degree in Museum Studies, Public History, Cultural Heritage or related field; Masters Degree preferred

 

Requirements and Qualifications

·       Two years minimum experience working in collections management

·       Experience working with diverse collections including fine art, decorative art, textiles, photographs, archival records, and 3-D objects of material culture

·       Ability to recognize and properly identify a variety of condition issues

·       Experience or interest in making custom storage mounts

·       Remarkable attention to detail

·       Excellent organizational skills

·       Practical research skills

·       Ability to work independently

·       Proficiency with Google Docs and Microsoft Office Suite - specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

·       Experience with PastPerfect required

·       Reliability, accountability, and punctuality a must

 

Please submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to: [log in to unmask]

 

Salary: Grant Funded $35,000

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