Collections Manager - New Mexico Military Museum
Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe, NM Full-time Full-time $40,018 - $64,029 a year $40,018 - $64,029 a year 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago Salary $19.
24 - $30.
78 Hourly $40,018 - $64,029 Annually This position is a Pay Band 60 Posting Details Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of job posting closing.
Why does the job exist? The Collections Manager is a key position at the New Mexico Military Museum.
The incumbent will be the steward of and oversee the care of the permanent collection.
The collection is comprised of historic artifacts, archives, fine art, and a library.
The Collections Manager is responsible for the overall management of collections storage, including safe and appropriate locations for all objects.
The position will manage location tracking, and the safe movement of collection and loan objects to and from storage locations.
Other principal duties include cataloging objects, database management using Proficio Elements, photographing objects, and rehousing objects into permanent storage.
The Collection Manager with participate in developing and curating exhibitions for the museum.
The Collections Manager will be supervised by and work closely with the Museum Director and fellow museum staff.
The Collection Manager will train and supervise Collection Volunteers.
How does it get done? The Collections Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the permanent collection.
The position will create and maintain object collection records (both manual and electronic); complete condition reports of museum objects; ensure that all objects have appropriate locations in storage, and that all locations are recorded in database; organize the handling, packing and inspection of objects entering or leaving the museum and gallery; manage the movement of works to and from Collections Storage.
Retrieve and replace objects from storage for research; exhibition and documentation purposes; Participate in collections inventories, initiate and generate relevant documentation; assist in the movement and display of artworks; participate in exhibition installation, deinstallation, preparation and staging for exhibitions; assist with the pickup and delivery of works of art for new acquisitions, exhibitions or conservation; and provide in person access to collections for internal and external users.
Who are the customers? Our Veterans, New Mexico National Guard, Museum Visitors, Guests, and our Military Families Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have registration or collections management experience in a museum.
Adaptable, self-starter willing to problem solve, with innovative creative solutions for collection storage, and exhibition installations.
Minimum Qualification Associate's degree in Art History or other area of specialization such as Museum Studies, Museology, Conservation Science, Anthropology or History and two (2) years supervised experience working with museum artifacts/collections.
Depending upon the Museum and the nature of the position, the hiring agency may modify the experience.
Substitutions Apply.
See Substitution Table below.
Substitution Table These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 4 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of semester hours in a field (e.
g.
6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications.
No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements Completion of the hiring process is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screening process.
Travel may be required.
A New Mexico Defensive Driving certificate is required to be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Working Conditions Office setting working in a Museum Collections environment; exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting.
Familiarity with and ability to use small power and hand-held tools.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information:
Laureta Huit, Museum Director Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
24 - $30.
78 Hourly $40,018 - $64,029 Annually This position is a Pay Band 60 Posting Details Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of job posting closing.
Why does the job exist? The Collections Manager is a key position at the New Mexico Military Museum.
The incumbent will be the steward of and oversee the care of the permanent collection.
The collection is comprised of historic artifacts, archives, fine art, and a library.
The Collections Manager is responsible for the overall management of collections storage, including safe and appropriate locations for all objects.
The position will manage location tracking, and the safe movement of collection and loan objects to and from storage locations.
Other principal duties include cataloging objects, database management using Proficio Elements, photographing objects, and rehousing objects into permanent storage.
The Collection Manager with participate in developing and curating exhibitions for the museum.
The Collections Manager will be supervised by and work closely with the Museum Director and fellow museum staff.
The Collection Manager will train and supervise Collection Volunteers.
How does it get done? The Collections Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the permanent collection.
The position will create and maintain object collection records (both manual and electronic); complete condition reports of museum objects; ensure that all objects have appropriate locations in storage, and that all locations are recorded in database; organize the handling, packing and inspection of objects entering or leaving the museum and gallery; manage the movement of works to and from Collections Storage.
Retrieve and replace objects from storage for research; exhibition and documentation purposes; Participate in collections inventories, initiate and generate relevant documentation; assist in the movement and display of artworks; participate in exhibition installation, deinstallation, preparation and staging for exhibitions; assist with the pickup and delivery of works of art for new acquisitions, exhibitions or conservation; and provide in person access to collections for internal and external users.
Who are the customers? Our Veterans, New Mexico National Guard, Museum Visitors, Guests, and our Military Families Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have registration or collections management experience in a museum.
Adaptable, self-starter willing to problem solve, with innovative creative solutions for collection storage, and exhibition installations.
Minimum Qualification Associate's degree in Art History or other area of specialization such as Museum Studies, Museology, Conservation Science, Anthropology or History and two (2) years supervised experience working with museum artifacts/collections.
Depending upon the Museum and the nature of the position, the hiring agency may modify the experience.
Substitutions Apply.
See Substitution Table below.
Substitution Table These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 4 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of semester hours in a field (e.
g.
6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications.
No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements Completion of the hiring process is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screening process.
Travel may be required.
A New Mexico Defensive Driving certificate is required to be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Working Conditions Office setting working in a Museum Collections environment; exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting.
Familiarity with and ability to use small power and hand-held tools.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information:
Laureta Huit, Museum Director Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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