National Museum of Wildlife Art
JOB DUTIES
Works under the direction of the Farmington Museum System's Museum Director.
Lead the development and implementation of exhibitions in collaboration with the Director and other stakeholders.
Contribute to interpretive planning, label writing, and exhibit content that enhances public engagement and understanding.
Conduct original scholarly and object-based research relevant to community history, preservation techniques, and the museum's collections.
Support the development of exhibits, publications, and programming through informed and thorough research.
Responsible for loans and traveling exhibition organization, documentation, packing, and logistics.
Manage all aspects of collections care and security, following and implementing accepted professional museum standards and best practices.
Develop and implement strategies for the acquisition, care, conservation, documentation, and storage of artifacts in accordance with professional museum standards.
Ensure the physical preservation of the museum's collections through preventive conservation and appropriate environmental controls.
Process public requests for information.
Process reproduction requests from photo collection.
Identify and contact potential donors, confer with the director on donors and donations.
Manage collections database (PastPerfect).
Assists with the drafting and implementation of museum policies and procedures.
Manage the annual budget for Collections and Curation.
Train and schedule volunteers to assist with appropriate Collections and Curation activities including research and object handling.
Contribute to institutional planning and special initiatives as needed.
Required to perform shift work in a rotation of days, evenings, and nights including weekends and holidays.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.
Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES Help greet visitors to the museum and direct inquiries to the appropriate area.
May serve on various community or employee committees as required and assigned.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in history, museum science or related field and extensive experience in museum collections and curation, Master's preferred.
A background or interest in contemporary Native art is desirable.
Proficiency in PastPerfect or similar museum collections software.
Demonstrated research skills and the ability to synthesize and communicate complex information clearly.
Knowledge of and experience implementing accepted professional museum standards and best practices in collections management.
This position is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program. This includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing.
Valid New Mexico or state of current residency driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years.
Extensive background checks required.
This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety program.
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Lead the development and implementation of exhibitions in collaboration with the Director and other stakeholders.
Contribute to interpretive planning, label writing, and exhibit content that enhances public engagement and understanding.
Conduct original scholarly and object-based research relevant to community history, preservation techniques, and the museum's collections.
Support the development of exhibits, publications, and programming through informed and thorough research.
Responsible for loans and traveling exhibition organization, documentation, packing, and logistics.
Manage all aspects of collections care and security, following and implementing accepted professional museum standards and best practices.
Develop and implement strategies for the acquisition, care, conservation, documentation, and storage of artifacts in accordance with professional museum standards.
Ensure the physical preservation of the museum's collections through preventive conservation and appropriate environmental controls.
Process public requests for information.
Process reproduction requests from photo collection.
Identify and contact potential donors, confer with the director on donors and donations.
Manage collections database (PastPerfect).
Assists with the drafting and implementation of museum policies and procedures.
Manage the annual budget for Collections and Curation.
Train and schedule volunteers to assist with appropriate Collections and Curation activities including research and object handling.
Contribute to institutional planning and special initiatives as needed.
Required to perform shift work in a rotation of days, evenings, and nights including weekends and holidays.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.
Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES Help greet visitors to the museum and direct inquiries to the appropriate area.
May serve on various community or employee committees as required and assigned.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in history, museum science or related field and extensive experience in museum collections and curation, Master's preferred.
A background or interest in contemporary Native art is desirable.
Proficiency in PastPerfect or similar museum collections software.
Demonstrated research skills and the ability to synthesize and communicate complex information clearly.
Knowledge of and experience implementing accepted professional museum standards and best practices in collections management.
This position is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program. This includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing.
Valid New Mexico or state of current residency driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years.
Extensive background checks required.
This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety program.
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