Posting this for a friend, for any questions please use contact information at the bottom. Collections Coordinator South Dakota Art Museum South Dakota State University South Dakota Art Museum is offering an exciting career opportunity as a Collections Coordinator. We are looking for a creative and innovative professional to join us at the South Dakota Art Museum. This is a 12 month, full-time, benefit-eligible position. This position is supervised by the Museum Director. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. RESPONSIBILITIES: This position develops, reviews, and implements the South Dakota Art Museum collections management program, policies and procedures, and insures that American Alliance of Museums “Best Practices” standards are met. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, Art History, Arts and Administration, Studio Arts, Conservation or related field by date of application; * Minimum of three years museum collections experience; · Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences; · Excellent oral and written communication skills; * Demonstrated organizational and time management skills; * Strong interpersonal skills; * Ability to work as a contributing team member; * Demonstrated use of technology in managing a collections database; * Demonstrated ability or potential to oversee and determine needs, plans, and processes to successfully meet the AAM Collections Stewardship “best practices; * Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and willingness to travel; * Ability to lift 40lbs. and climb a step ladder. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Master’s degree in Museum Studies, Public Policy, or a related field; · Demonstrated experience with museum collections database operations, experience with implementing professional standards and procedures involved with art loans and exhibitions (incoming and outgoing) and related activities with collections oversight; · Ability to research and write grants; · Demonstrated leadership in developing or leading students, interns, faculty and volunteers to facilitate collection projects; · Demonstrated ability to monitor environmental conditions in storage and exhibits. Oversee detailed record keeping of object movement, condition and shipping; · Demonstrated ability to staying current on methods, materials and trends in the museum industry. SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications. UNIVERSITY/COMMUNITY: South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive higher education institution. As South Dakota’s Morrill Act land-grant university, SDSU had a fall 2016 enrollment of 12,613 students from all 50 states and 85 countries. Students choose from 73 majors, 36 specializations, 75 minors, 35 master’s degree programs, 15 Ph.D. programs and two professional doctorates. Approximately 55% of SDSU students are residents of South Dakota, 37% from other states, and 8% from other countries. There are ongoing efforts to bring a greater global perspective to the campus to increase diversity. The work of the university is carried out on a resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across the state. From its roots as a land grant university established in Brookings, South Dakota in 1881, SDSU today is a vibrant, complex Carnegie Research University – High Intensity institution. It competes in Division I Athletics, is a member of the Missouri Valley Football Conference and participates in the Summit League for most other sports. With exceptional alumni, community, and Foundation support for student scholarships as well as all aspects of campus life, SDSU is the center of life in Brookings. Brookings, a community of approximately 23,000, is located in eastern South Dakota along Interstate 29, just one hour north of the state’s largest city – Sioux Falls. Brookings is a safe, family-friendly, vibrant, thriving community with many amenities you would find in a much larger city, but with a small-town feel. Residents enjoy tree-lined streets, leisurely pace of living, a short commute time and a variety of career opportunities in a growing job market. Division I South Dakota State University creates a youthful and energetic atmosphere and provides residents with a multitude of athletic, cultural, educational and recreational activities. The top-ranked Brookings School District offers small classroom sizes and highly qualified, experienced teachers. The city boasts an abundance of attractions and activities such as the Children’s Museum of S.D., Dakota Nature Park, S.D. Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, S.D. Ag Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center of S.D., Downtown at Sundown, and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival. Brookings is consistently ranked as a top place to live. Recent accolades include: #1 Best Place to Live in S.D., #25 Best City for Entrepreneurs, #2 Best School District in S.D., Top 10 Best Small Towns in America, Safest College Town in America, and the Top 25 Safest Cities in America. Learn more about Brookings by visiting www.LiveInBrookings.com<http://www.LiveInBrookings.com>. Bring Your Dreams! APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position is open until filled with full consideration given to applications received by October 3, 2018. APPLICATION PROCESS: SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this posting.” The system will guide you through the electronic application form. The employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process. Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. For questions on the position, contact Carolyne Hart at (605) 688-4313 or [log in to unmask] South Dakota State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its faculty, staff and students. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [log in to unmask] SDSU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected class in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. 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