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08-11-2023, 05:55 AM
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About UsAt The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.
The HuntingtonFounded in 1919, The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.
The CultureHere we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies. We are better together. We believe an explicit commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion directly impacts and improves staff and audience engagement and experience.
Job DescriptionAbout the Role
The Collections Manager is a member of The Huntington’s Collections Management team, under the Registration and Collections department. This position is integral in the consistent planning and implementation of The Huntington’s schedule of gallery maintenance, permanent collection rotations, and collections care. As the collections grow and our exhibition program expands, in line with The Huntington’s strategic plan, it is necessary to have skilled staff dedicated solely to the care of the and movement of permanent collection and keep up the gallery spaces that display the artworks. The position’s primary responsibility is to assist with the movement of permanent collection artwork, whether that be for a gallery rotation, conservation assessment, or photography, and clean artworks on display and in storage.
The post holder will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach.
Essential Duties
Under the supervision of the Head of Registration and Collections Management, develops, budgets for, and maintains departmental goals and objectives.
In collaboration with the Head of Preparations oversees the schedule and day-to-day management of collections technicians and on call preparator staff.
Responsible for the creation, implementation, and management of Collections Management department processes and protocols including but not limited to: storage protocols, access processes, emergency response, art incident checks, rehousing guidelines departmental and work order processes, and more.
Partners with Preservation and Facilities on environmental monitoring and the pest management program.
Partners with Preservation, Registration, Preparations, Facilities, and curators to meet milestones and goals.
Coordinates day-to-day logistics of permanent collection cleaning, art incident checks, location moves, rehousing, and storage.
Manages collections maintenance budgets and procurement, including budgeting for new equipment and archival supplies, processing vendor invoices, and keeping associated records.
Oversees and carries out collections care and maintenance in storage spaces and gallery spaces including routine collection dusting, movement, rehousing, and storage space planning.
Oversees vendors and contractors including tracking progress, quality of work, and deliverables.
In coordination with Preservation creates, implements, and manages of training programs for art handling, rehousing techniques, integrated pest management, and environmental monitoring that protect the high value assets of the museum.
Collaborates with preparators and other departments to accomplish simultaneous goals and projects to museum standards and in alignment with best practices.
Performs storeroom maintenance and upgrades including constructing shelving, installing earthquake mitigation, cleaning and organization as needed.
Special Projects as designated by Head of Registration and Collections Management.
Be certified and work within TSA guidelines for shipping artwork.
General Departmental Duties:
Act as courier for artworks being lent to institutions domestically and internationally.
Update and maintain policies and procedures regarding collection management as per current ethical standards and best practices.
Candidate Requirements and Experience
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in History, Library Science, Art, Art History, Museum Studies, or a related field.
5-8 years of experience in art handling, collections care, and museum best practices required with supervisory responsibilities.
Demonstrated knowledge of art-handling procedures for two- and three-dimensional objects in a variety of materials, sizes and weights.
Excellent knowledge of archival packing techniques and materials.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Self-starting, resourceful, proactive, flexible, and creative problem solver with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Skill in organizing work, defining tasks, setting priorities, working independently, and following through on all assignments with minimal direction.
Excellent team player with an adaptive growth mindset.
Strong interpersonal skills to interact diplomatically and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the Art Division, with staff across divisions and the institution, as well as with clients and donors outside the institution.
Ability to discreetly and tactfully recognize and handle sensitive and confidential information.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with database management.
Skilled at maintaining and preserving appropriate and orderly filing systems.
Ability to:
Work independently and within a team
Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Lift and/or move up to 50lbs independently
Use and maintain basic hand tools
Drive a box truck
Compensation & Benefits
We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:
Pay Range: $70-75k annually. Negotiable and commensurate on experience.
Medical, Dental, Vision
403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
Hybrid remote work schedule available for applicable positions
Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays
Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants
Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds
The Application Process
Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment.
You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the “My Experience” section of the application.
About UsAt The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.
The HuntingtonFounded in 1919, The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.
The CultureHere we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies. We are better together. We believe an explicit commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion directly impacts and improves staff and audience engagement and experience.
Job DescriptionAbout the Role
The Collections Manager is a member of The Huntington’s Collections Management team, under the Registration and Collections department. This position is integral in the consistent planning and implementation of The Huntington’s schedule of gallery maintenance, permanent collection rotations, and collections care. As the collections grow and our exhibition program expands, in line with The Huntington’s strategic plan, it is necessary to have skilled staff dedicated solely to the care of the and movement of permanent collection and keep up the gallery spaces that display the artworks. The position’s primary responsibility is to assist with the movement of permanent collection artwork, whether that be for a gallery rotation, conservation assessment, or photography, and clean artworks on display and in storage.
The post holder will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach.
Essential Duties
Under the supervision of the Head of Registration and Collections Management, develops, budgets for, and maintains departmental goals and objectives.
In collaboration with the Head of Preparations oversees the schedule and day-to-day management of collections technicians and on call preparator staff.
Responsible for the creation, implementation, and management of Collections Management department processes and protocols including but not limited to: storage protocols, access processes, emergency response, art incident checks, rehousing guidelines departmental and work order processes, and more.
Partners with Preservation and Facilities on environmental monitoring and the pest management program.
Partners with Preservation, Registration, Preparations, Facilities, and curators to meet milestones and goals.
Coordinates day-to-day logistics of permanent collection cleaning, art incident checks, location moves, rehousing, and storage.
Manages collections maintenance budgets and procurement, including budgeting for new equipment and archival supplies, processing vendor invoices, and keeping associated records.
Oversees and carries out collections care and maintenance in storage spaces and gallery spaces including routine collection dusting, movement, rehousing, and storage space planning.
Oversees vendors and contractors including tracking progress, quality of work, and deliverables.
In coordination with Preservation creates, implements, and manages of training programs for art handling, rehousing techniques, integrated pest management, and environmental monitoring that protect the high value assets of the museum.
Collaborates with preparators and other departments to accomplish simultaneous goals and projects to museum standards and in alignment with best practices.
Performs storeroom maintenance and upgrades including constructing shelving, installing earthquake mitigation, cleaning and organization as needed.
Special Projects as designated by Head of Registration and Collections Management.
Be certified and work within TSA guidelines for shipping artwork.
General Departmental Duties:
Act as courier for artworks being lent to institutions domestically and internationally.
Update and maintain policies and procedures regarding collection management as per current ethical standards and best practices.
Candidate Requirements and Experience
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in History, Library Science, Art, Art History, Museum Studies, or a related field.
5-8 years of experience in art handling, collections care, and museum best practices required with supervisory responsibilities.
Demonstrated knowledge of art-handling procedures for two- and three-dimensional objects in a variety of materials, sizes and weights.
Excellent knowledge of archival packing techniques and materials.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Self-starting, resourceful, proactive, flexible, and creative problem solver with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Skill in organizing work, defining tasks, setting priorities, working independently, and following through on all assignments with minimal direction.
Excellent team player with an adaptive growth mindset.
Strong interpersonal skills to interact diplomatically and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the Art Division, with staff across divisions and the institution, as well as with clients and donors outside the institution.
Ability to discreetly and tactfully recognize and handle sensitive and confidential information.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with database management.
Skilled at maintaining and preserving appropriate and orderly filing systems.
Ability to:
Work independently and within a team
Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Lift and/or move up to 50lbs independently
Use and maintain basic hand tools
Drive a box truck
Compensation & Benefits
We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:
Pay Range: $70-75k annually. Negotiable and commensurate on experience.
Medical, Dental, Vision
403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
Hybrid remote work schedule available for applicable positions
Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays
Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants
Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds
The Application Process
Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment.
You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the “My Experience” section of the application.