Collections Manager/Curator

Job Description:

The Collections Manager/Curator will directly oversee all aspects of the museum collection, including acquisition, documentation, exhibition, and overseeing collections care and access. The position will collaborate with the museum director to develop and implement strategies and goals for collections care policies and procedures. In its first year, this position will be partially grant supported, and a primary responsibility will be the completion of an inventory of the museum’s permanent collection.

Responsibilities:

 Directly manages and implements all aspects of collections care, following professional standards for best practices, including: o Acquisitions, in coordination with the museum’s acquisitions committee o Documenting and cataloging objects in the collection o Overseeing use and access, handling, and environmental monitoring of objects and facilities o Overseeing and contributing to collection database input o Evaluate and improve housing, storage, and organization of museum collection  In collaboration with museum board and staff, develops and implements strategies and goals for collections management.  Creates collections care procedures, and ensures that they are followed.  Collaborates with museum director and other museum staff to develop and execute temporary exhibitions from museum collection.  Oversees all aspects of temporary exhibitions in partnership with outside organizations and artists, including scheduling, installation, content development, and maintaining mission focused temporary exhibitions.  Oversees and contributes to content development for permanent exhibitions.  Assists in creating grant proposals and fund raising for collections related projects  Assist in visitor center, museum gift shop, and museum events when needed  Other duties as necessary

Knowledge and Experience:

 A minimum of a bachelors degree in museum studies, archival sciences, public history, or a related field with a year of experience in collections care  Experience overseeing volunteers and other untrained staff in a museum setting  Experience working in museum collections care  Experience with PastPerfect museum software  Knowledge of concepts and theories in collections care  Knowledge of professional standards in museum best practices

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills  Strong understanding of Microsoft Office and PastPerfect museum software  Excellent organization skills  Ability to adjust and thrive in a changing and shifting environment  Excellent interpersonal skills, patient personality, and able to work well with others in a team setting  Flexible and able to react constructively to unexpected situations  Thoughtful, and willing to offer and receive constructive criticism on new and existing system and programs

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work will generally take place in an indoor office environment. Moderate physical activity, requires handling objects of up to 50 lbs and moving between collections storage spaces on a regular basis. Working hours will vary depending on need, including occasional weekend or evening work.

Hiring Range: $12/hr - $14/hr plus benefits

Please send a cover letter, resume, and a list of references with the subject line “Collections Manager/Curator” to [email protected] or

PO box 387 Green River, UT 84525

The search for this position will close on ___11/6/16____