Museum & Visitor's Center of the Bastrop County Historical Society
Collections Manager
Museum & Visitor's Center of the Bastrop County Historical Society, Bastrop, Texas, United States, 78602
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The Collections Manager is responsible for the proper care, preservation, cataloguing, and documentation of objects, including managing storage, loans, acquisitions, digital records, collections, research library, and archives.
Collections Maintenance
Maintains objects and materials in accordance with collections management policy.
Oversees the processing of objects and archives into the collections.
Oversees the environmental quality of collections and exhibits - including maintenance and monitoring of galleries.
Monitors the security of collections.
Directs and trains archivist, interns, and volunteers.
Collections Administration
Serves on the BCHS Collections Committee
Actively assists in long-range collections development
Maintains up-to-date collections database records and standards
Responsible for disaster planning for museum collections.
Prepares and monitors annual budget for collections, exhibits, and library.
Provides access to collections for researchers.
Performs archival research on collection materials, including provenance research, coordinating with archivist and volunteers.
Exhibition Support
Assists with the curation of temporary exhibits and actively assists in installation, which may include mount-making and gallery preparation.
Prepares objects for exhibition or loans.
Additional Duties
Follows all museum policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Museum Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Natural History, U.S. History, or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Experience: 2 years or more of experience in collections work or management.
Computer and Technical Skills Requirements: Advanced computer and technical skills required in all aspects of the collection and research library areas
Additional Qualifications: Demonstrated skill in collections management databases PastPerfect and CatalogIT, Microsoft Office suite, and Adobe.
Demonstrated knowledge of professional museum practices and standards, including registration methods, object loans, safe object handling, conservation, packing and shipping, proper storage, security measures, and object numbering techniques
Ability to implement strategic collections management plans and acquisition policies
Ability to implement and adhere to collections management policy
Ability to supervise the work of others, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
Ability to set and meet deadlines; manage projects, exhibit installations, and planning
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of research methodology, principles, and procedures
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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The Collections Manager is responsible for the proper care, preservation, cataloguing, and documentation of objects, including managing storage, loans, acquisitions, digital records, collections, research library, and archives.
Collections Maintenance
Maintains objects and materials in accordance with collections management policy.
Oversees the processing of objects and archives into the collections.
Oversees the environmental quality of collections and exhibits - including maintenance and monitoring of galleries.
Monitors the security of collections.
Directs and trains archivist, interns, and volunteers.
Collections Administration
Serves on the BCHS Collections Committee
Actively assists in long-range collections development
Maintains up-to-date collections database records and standards
Responsible for disaster planning for museum collections.
Prepares and monitors annual budget for collections, exhibits, and library.
Provides access to collections for researchers.
Performs archival research on collection materials, including provenance research, coordinating with archivist and volunteers.
Exhibition Support
Assists with the curation of temporary exhibits and actively assists in installation, which may include mount-making and gallery preparation.
Prepares objects for exhibition or loans.
Additional Duties
Follows all museum policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Museum Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Natural History, U.S. History, or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Experience: 2 years or more of experience in collections work or management.
Computer and Technical Skills Requirements: Advanced computer and technical skills required in all aspects of the collection and research library areas
Additional Qualifications: Demonstrated skill in collections management databases PastPerfect and CatalogIT, Microsoft Office suite, and Adobe.
Demonstrated knowledge of professional museum practices and standards, including registration methods, object loans, safe object handling, conservation, packing and shipping, proper storage, security measures, and object numbering techniques
Ability to implement strategic collections management plans and acquisition policies
Ability to implement and adhere to collections management policy
Ability to supervise the work of others, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
Ability to set and meet deadlines; manage projects, exhibit installations, and planning
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of research methodology, principles, and procedures
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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