Description

Temporary Collections Manager 

History Associates (HAI) is excited to announce we are seeking experienced full-time collections managers with artifact handling, packing and inventory/collections management experience to work on a 8-10 week project.  Location of work is outside of the DC/MD area.  The position is contingent upon HAI being awarded the project.

History Associates is a professional historical services firm providing customized historical, archival, digital archives, records management, museum and exhibit services to industry, the professions, government, and non-profit organizations for over thirty years.  

Job Description:

The Collections Manager will assist in conducting an inventory and in packing small to medium-sized artifacts for a collections move. Alongside a team of museum professionals, and under the supervision of the Project Manager, work will include prepping and securing artifacts for a collections move.

The position will involve both working independently and with other project and museum staff in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively communicate and meet strict deadlines while achieving accurate data processing and accountability for the collections.

Requirements

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in History, Library Science, Museum Studies or other applicable field

(Preference given to Master’s degree in Museum Studies or related focus)

Job Requirements:

• Minimum two  years of experience artifact handling, packing, and cataloging historical material and/or artwork

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with MS Office Suite

• Proven examples of working under strict deadlines

• Understanding of and experience in conducting a museum inventory and/or a collections move

• Demonstrated practical knowledge of collections policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently and to exercise discretion, initiative, and judgment
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills

This position is not eligible for any benefits offered by HAI.

Qualified applicants should send cover letter, resume, (unofficial) transcripts, names and contact information including e-mail address of three references to:

History Associates Incorporated

Attn: Doris Miles, Director of Personnel

300 N. Stonestreet Avenue

Rockville, MD 20850

E-mail: dmiles@historyassociates.com

www.historyassociates.com

History Associates is an equal opportunity employer