Collections Manager [Concord Museum, Concord, MA]

Description

The Concord Museum is seeking a responsible and knowledgeable Collections Manager to provide leadership for exciting collections-driven initiatives. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Collections Manager is responsible for the care, preservation, and management of a diverse collection of over 40,000 historically significant objects. Responsibilities include the physical care of objects in onsite and offsite storage and in exhibition galleries; and the intellectual control of the collections through maintenance of accessions records, object files, and the collections management database. Further, he/she will be integral to planning and implementing an upcoming major initiative that includes moving collections during building renovation; upgrading storage areas; and the reinstallation of objects in the permanent galleries.

Requirements

Qualifications: Master’s degree in history, museum studies, material culture, or a related field. At least 5 years of collections management experience and direct object care. A passion for the Concord Museum’s mission and collection; extensive knowledge of standard collections practices and ethics related to acquisitions, deaccessions, and loans; expertise in all collections management skills for objects of all types and materials. Experience with moving collections and setting up collections storage a plus. This is a full-time position with benefits.

For detailed position description go to http://www.concordmuseum.org/employment-opportunities.php. Please send a cover letter, resume, and list of references to cm1@concordmuseum.org Application Deadline: July 1.  No phone calls please.