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The Anchorage Museum connects people, expands perspectives, and encourages global dialog about the North and its distinct environment. Exploring the intersection of art, history and science, the Anchorage Museum shares multiple perspectives and experiences that tell a greater story. We welcome diverse perspectives and recognize all are enriched when a diversity of voices, viewpoints, and skills are included and engaged in the work we do and are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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The Anchorage Museum is recruiting for an experienced supervisor and team player to fill the position of Senior Collections Manager. This position is responsible for leading a team in the management of the Museums object and art collections, and in the support of inter-departmental coordination related to collections. This position leads and manages day-to-day operations of the department and communications, contributes to goal setting for the department, manages deliverables for the Acquisition Committee, and sets standards for accessioning objects into the permanent collection, as well as manages the collections database.
The Senior Collections Manager is responsible for leading a team in the management of the Museums object and art collections. The Senior Collections Manager serves as an advocate for the Museums collections and assists the Director of Collections with management of department staff and priorities and in helping to realize the goals for Collections within the Museums strategic and Collections Plans. The Manager supports project teams and work coordination related to collections in the development of exhibitions and programs and directs the activities associated with maintaining the content of the collections database system, managing the proper physical care and security of objects, and setting standards for the accessioning of objects. The Senior Collections Manager will supervise the Collections Manager, Loans Registrar, Conservator, Archivist and Librarian.
Essential Functions:
Support Collections goals as outlined in the Museums policies, plans and initiatives
Supervise and lead a team in the coordination, support and management of the art and objects collections
Follow and implement accepted museum professional standards and practices
Support goals for access to the Collections and supporting diversity and inclusion in access and acquisition
Work with Museum staff to promote active use of the collections in education, research, programs, and exhibitions
Maintain national registration practices and stewardship standards
Manage the collections database system: develop database procedures, provide proper and consistent entry and maintenance of data, and oversee the use of the standardized data dictionary(s)
Assist with creating access to objects in public spaces, exhibitions, programs, and in online platforms to enhance access to collections
Develop and implement museum policies and procedures related to collections management and registration
Serve on cross-departmental project teams in the development of exhibitions and programs as they relate to collections
Develop and implement a consistent accession process for objects accepted into the museums permanent collection
Supervise volunteers and interns working in collections
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrated knowledge of museum registration, accessioning, and collections management practices and procedures
Familiarity with thesauri, documentation standards, and cataloguing and image management standards
Professional experience and skills to facilitate institutional collaboration and understanding of the role of collections in the overall strategic goals of the museum
Knowledge of research techniques and resources relevant to the collection; preservation & management of associated documentation and other media
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to assess priorities and work well under pressure; excellent time management, problem solving and analytical skills with attention to detail
Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple projects
Ability to work well with diverse groups of Museum stakeholders
Qualifications:
Masters degree in art history, history, anthropology, museum studies, or related field required
Five years experience in museum collections management or registration
One-year experience supervising and leading staff
Demonstrated knowledge of database management and reports, TMS and Crystal Reports preferred
If you are interested in this exceptional opportunity, please log on to our website to review the complete job description. Interested parties may complete an employment application and submit it along with a resume and cover letter via email, fax or mail. Please note we are unable to accept resumes in place of an employment application.
LOCATION:
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
Attn: Human Resources
625 C Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
(907) 929-9200 tel
(907) 929-9216 fax
www.anchoragemuseum.org
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