[NHCOLL-L:5016] Full text of Museum Collection Manager - Rockville, MD

[Leslie Skibinski]

Sorry everyone,
 
I was told by several people that this didn't come through.  Not exactly
Natural History , but in these economic times it might tide someone
over.
 
--Leslie
 
http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/registrar-collections-jobs/6409
-museum-collection-manager-rockville-md.html
 
Position Title: Museum Collection Manager
Job Category: Archives
Employer Name: History Associates Incorporated
Salary Range: 48000-50000 yearly
Street Address: 300 N. Stonestreet Avenue 
City, State, Country: Rockville, MD
Postal Code: 20850 [Map It!]
<http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?where1=300 N. Stonestreet
Avenue,Rockville, MD,20850> 
Contact Name: Doris Miles
Contact E-Mail Address: dmiles at historyassociates.com
<mailto:dmiles at historyassociates.com> 
Contact Phone Number: 301-279-9697
Contact Fax Number: 301-279-9224
Contact Website: dmiles at historyassociates.com
<mailto:dmiles at historyassociates.com> 
Deadline to Apply: November 30, 2010 or until filled

Position Description/Responsiblities: 
History Associates has an immediate need for a Collection Manager to
assist 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.

Desired Qualifications: 
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

3-5 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 specific issues related to the handling, cataloging,
management, and preservation of anatomical and pathological specimens,
medical equipment, and historical objects and documents.
* Knowledge of specific issues related to large-scale moves of
significant historical collections. 
* Demonstrated experience in implementing and 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 create concise reports and to effectively participate in
and/or lead team meetings.
* Tact and discretion.
* Ability to lift 40 lbs and climb ladders.

History Associates offers competitive salary with an excellent benefit
package. 

Send cover letter, resume, 3 KE Emu catalog record or other software
screenshots, written report example, written planning/workflow document
concerning museum moves and/or large projects involving numerous
personnel and names and phone numbers of three references to:


Doris Miles
History Associates Incorporated
300 N. Stonestreet Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
FAX: 301/279-9224
Packages that are incomplete will not be considered

History Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer
History Associates | Historical Research Company
<http://www.historyassociates.com/> 

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