Responsible for the care and interpretation of the collections associated with the Car and Carriage Museum (CCM)
Reports to: Director of Curatorial Affairs (DCA)
Hours: Primarily, Monday ‐ Friday, evening and weekend work as needed
Full‐time, non‐exempt with benefits
Responsibilities:
- Manage the collection of automobiles, carriages and accessories associated with the CCM
- Supervise daily care of the CCM by monitoring temperature, humidity, galleries, and collection storage area
- With curatorial and education colleagues, develop short and long‐range plans for installation and interpretation at the Car and Carriage Museum
- Suggest themes and concepts for exhibitions and installations and potential supporting artifacts and loans
- Supervise periodic installation changes—typically 2 per year, often in conjunction with, or related to, thematic tours, art museum exhibitions, or other programs.
- Recommend and oversees conservation projects related to the Car and Carriage Museum.
- Develop and implement a cleaning and maintenance schedule for vehicles based on best museum practice and use of conservationally appropriate products and methods.
- Provide documentation of vehicle use, maintenance, and repair to the Collections Registrar for permanent record in the object file
- Identify, classify, catalogue, and research collection as necessary
- Provide occasional talks, tours, or presentations to the general public, media, funders, and members as requested
- Provide input into security procedures and risk management related to the Car and Carriage Museum
- Other duties as requested by management
Qualifications:
- BA in History, American History, History of Technology, or related field with a minimum of 3 years museum experience
- Knowledge of the history of transportation, general social history, and material culture in America necessary, with emphasis on the years 1850‐1920, desirable
- Masters Degree in Museum Studies, History, or related field, desirable Frick Art & Historical Center, Inc. 2016
- Excellent research, writing, and editing skills with ability to write in various formats for various audiences
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to handle a variety of responsibilities simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively deal with staff and general public
- Windows computer experience including Microsoft Office software required
- Clearance of a criminal background check
- Act 33/34 clearances
- Driver’s license
- Ability to lift 25 lbs
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