Description

This position is responsible for the proper care, preservation, cataloging, and documentation of objects, including managing storage, loans, acquisitions, digital records, collection, research library, and archives. 

Requirements

Collections Management:

•         Maintains objects and materials in accordance with collections management policy.
•         Oversees the processing of objects and archives into the collection.
•         Oversees the environmental quality of collections and exhibits – including maintenance and monitoring of galleries.
•         Monitors the security of collections.
•         Directs and trains archivist, interns, and volunteers.
•         Develops and oversees the oral history program.

Collections Administration:

•         Serves on the BCHS Collections Committee.
•         Actively assists in long-range collections development.
•         Maintains up-to-date collections database records and standards.
•         Responsible for disaster planning for museum collections.
•         Prepares and monitors annual budget for collections, exhibits, and library
•         Provides access to collections for researchers. 
•         Performs archival research on collection materials, including provenance research, coordinating with archivist and volunteers.

Exhibition Support

•         Assists with the curation of temporary exhibits and actively assists in installation, which may include mount-making and gallery preparation.
•         Prepares objects for exhibition or loans.

Additional Duties: 

• Follows all museum policies, procedures, and safety regulations
• Other duties as assigned