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Collections Manager | Bruce Museum posted May 22, 2023
1 Museum Drive
Greenwich, CT 06830
United States
Salary: $65,000-$75,000/year commensurate with experience
The Bruce Museum is seeking a Collections Manager to oversee care of the permanent collection, implement standard museum best practices for collection records, oversee the work of Collections Associate(s), intern(s), and/or volunteer(s), and respond to public inquiries about collection objects.
Primary Responsibilities
. Oversee Care of the Permanent Collection
Supervise the return and rehousing of the collections from temporary offsite storage into new collections storage areas. Implement standard museum best practices for the storage , movement, and display of the permanent collection to ensure its long-term safety, security, and preservation. Contribute to the management of the department budget relating to collection conservation, photography, and offsite storage. Assist curator(s) and registrar(s) with preparation of permanent collection objects for Bruce Museum installations and outgoing loans.
. Implement Standard Museum Best Practices for Collection Records
Manage the collections management software including maintaining the collections catalog, assisting curatorial staff with research and documentation of collection objects, and ensuring compliance with international, federal, and state regulations. Develop a keen knowledge of, and establish strict adherence to, the Bruce Museum Collections Management Policy. Process and catalog new acquisitions and attend quarterly Collections Committee meetings. Create and maintain accession and deaccession files including letters of acceptance/refusal, signed Deeds of Gifts, and tax forms from donors for works donated to the Museum.
. Management
Train and supervise collection associate(s) or contract/temporary staff, fellows, interns, and volunteers on collection protocols and oversee collections database projects.
. Public Role
Respond to public inquiries and requests for information about permanent collection objects and images. Manage access to collections for research, exhibition, or loan purposes by visiting scholars and the public.
How to apply:
Submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@brucemuseum.org with the subject line Collections Manager.
Contact:
Kathy Reichenbach
kreichenbach@brucemuseum.org
2034136731
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000