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Company Name : Bishop Museum
Location : Honolulu, HI 96817
Position : Ethnology Collections Manager
Job Description : The Ethnology Collections Manager is responsible for administering the care and maintenance of collections and associated records in the Ethnology Department, under the supervision and guidance of the appropriate Curator, when that position is filled. The Collections Manager supervises collections staff activities and manages activities associated with collections use to provide access.
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains overall responsibility of all collections and records, unless care of a specific collection or group of collections has been designated to another qualified individual.
Supervises and coordinates the training and work of collections staff and volunteers and encourages their professional development to manage the collections efficiently and effectively.
Supervises and participates in the processing of transactions to ensure that additions to and deletions from the collections are in accordance with Museum and department policies and procedures, and federal and state law.
Works closely with the Registration office to facilitate incoming and ongoing loans.
Facilitates the curatorial review of collections offered by potential donors, and coordinates the processing of incoming of donations.
Assists and participates in the identification, recording, and organization of the collections according to departmental and disciplinary standards to enhance access and retrieval of materials for study and exhibition.
Plans, arranges, and maintains storage systems, monitors and controls environmental conditions within storage areas and display galleries, and appropriately secures the collections to ensure the physical welfare of the collections and associated records.
Develops and maintains retrieval systems to enhance access to and use of the collections, and associated information. Assists with safe collections access to facilitate and control use, and responds to inquires to provide accurate and appropriate information.
Assists the Curator to provide guided tours and explanations to public groups to demonstrate the collections’ care and use, and to inform the public of Museum resources.
Assists the Curator in developing and writing grant proposals to support proper care, processing, and access associated with assigned collections.
Under the guidance of the Curator, supports exhibit making by coordinating collections readiness for temporary exhibition and long term displays, and by participating and coordinating exhibit installations and de-installation.
Performs other duties, as assigned, to accomplish the goals of the museum.
Qualifications
Masters degree in a related field or 5+ years of experience in collections management.
Expertise in Hawaiian and Pacific material culture.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to maintain composure when working under time constraints and to meet deadlines.
Other Requirements
Flexibility in working hours, as some evening and weekend work is required.
Must have own car with proof of insurance.
Professional business like appearance
Good Attendance
Detail oriented
Direct Reports
Ethnology Assistant Collections Manager
Ethnology Collections Technician 1
Ethnology Collections Technician 2
Working Conditions
Occasional evening and weekend work required, including working outdoors.
Physical Requirements
Occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, lift heavy objects, and do repetitive tasks with few breaks.
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