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Collections manager Company Name: Confidential Job Function: Registrar/Collections Management Entry Level: No Location(s): Phoenix, Arizona, 85001, United States
Posted: July 9, 2013 Job Type: Full-time Job Duration: Indefinite Min Education: Master's Degree Min Experience: 3-5 Years Required Travel: None
Maxine lmusuem@cox.net
Job Description
Collections Manager. Phoenix-based private museum seeks experienced Collections Manager. The highly diverse collections consist of approximately 8,000 objects ranging from ancient to contemporary art in all mediums. The most significant areas represented are ancient and historic art of the Americas and historic jewelry of India. Textiles comprise about half the collections.The collections manager will be responsible for processing acquisitions and loans. He/she will add new catalog data to the existing TMS database and photograph new acquisitions. Ongoing responsibilities will include object research and completing the photographic documentation of existing objects in the collections. Applicants should have a minimum of three years experience in collections management and preservation practices and a degree in Museum Studies or a related field.Familiarity with current museum registration practices, cataloging standards, and the TMS data management system is necessary. Excellent computer and photography skills also are necessary. Familiarity with the cultures of India and/or ancient Latin America would be helpful. The successful candidate will be a hands-on self starter, eager to expand his/her horizons and happy to work alone on frequent occasions. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications. Please e-mail cover letter, résumé and contact information to LMUSEUM@cox.net.
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