[NHCOLL-L:2935] re: job posting collex manager/registrar

[Jackie Hoff]

Hi all - i am posting this for a colleague in Florida.  Send any questions
their way.
best,
Jackie



COLLECTION MANAGER/REGISTRAR
MIAMI MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & PLANETARIUM, MIAMI, FL

SUMMARY:
This position oversees daily and long-range operations of collection
development and implements collection care, maintenance, safety,
documentation and use, working collaboratively in a creative environment and
contributing to the development of museum exhibitions through
collection-related activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
"    Maintains documentation of permanent/education collection
objects/specimens.

"    Filters requests of acquisitions and deaccessions.

"    Determines and performs methods and processes for preservation and
conservation of objects/specimens; executes long-term documentation, use,
care and improvement projects.

"    Represents collection-related issues at an institutional level.

"    Assists in the annual budget planning process and regularly monitors
expenditures.

"    Responsible for the installation and handling of all objects in
temporary or permanent possession of the Museum; supervises packaging,
crating and casework to transport or display artifacts.

"    Assists in writing, preparing and editing grant proposals for special
projects.

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in library or museum science with one to three years of
experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

SALARY:
$32,000 - $35,000

Please send cover letter and resume to:
hr at miamisci.org or fax to 305-646-4300

Our website:  www. miamisci.org



Lydia A. Pfeil
Human Resources Manager
Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL  33129
Direct: 305-646-4277
Fax:    305-646-4300
www.miamisci.org