MWT Collections Manager Contractual

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, Mashpee, MA

SUMMARY: Manage activities that promote preservation of the physical and intellectual aspects of the Tribal Museum Collections on a part-time contractual basis. Primary responsibilities include inventorying the Museum Collections, assessing objects, creating a catalog numbering system for approximately 1,500 objects, uploading information into Museum software program. Will also be asked to train a tribal member for ongoing data entry work. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts inventory of collections, performs reconciliation with artifact records. Assesses condition, classification, and value of the objects. Works with THPD director regarding possible deaccessions and manages documentation and disposal according to collections policy. Develop and manage a catalog numbering system. Manages and assures accuracy, security, irretrievability, and intellectual integrity of collection records. Conduct or supervise digital photography of collections. Curate storage by classification. Supervise appropriate packaging and storage of collections. Supervise data input to museum collections software. Supervise and train intern in clerical work, collection duties, and collections care. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in Museum and Library Science; or related field; two or more years of experience with museum collections management, as well as one year supervisory capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience preparing data for input processes of the museum collections software and digital photography. Must possess a valid driver’s license and MUST pass CORI/background check. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Exp with computer technologies, working with tribal communities; experience interfacing with general public. Preference given to qualified Native American candidates per Indian Preference Act of 1934. Apply to full job description here http://mashpeewampanoagtribe.com/jobs Posted on: 10/08/2015