Collection Manager: Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Agency

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Location

Cleveland, Ohio

Job Category

Full time Positions

Salary

TBD

Last Date to Apply

11/25/2022

Website

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=49c26a0f-b438-4d50-910e-e2fca33d6a29&jobId=449387&lang=en_US&source=EN

Description

Job Summary:

The Collections Manager will oversee the maintenance and development of these collection areas and work in collaboration with the curatorial staff to advance mutual interests pertaining to the collection and the research requirements for that collection. The Collections Manager will work in collaboration with other collections management staff to develop collaborative efforts to secure and advance the institutional collections through methodological development and external funding. The Collections Manager will contribute to the fiscal year operations budget for the collection area by working with the Director of Collections through the annual budgeting process. The collections manager will oversee collections assistant staff and work with volunteers to complete strategic priorities for collections within the collection area.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

Master’s degree (M.S.) or higher degree in relevant field to the collection area of appointment; with 2-5 years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of collections management methods and current best practices.
The ability to plan, direct, and report on collections activities.
Ability to research scientific information, ideas and methods.
Excellent organizational and attention to detail skills.
The ability to deal effectively with public and private agencies and individuals in matters relating to collections objects at the Museum.
Strong computer operating system and database management experience. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products to include Word, Excel, Power Point.
Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
Ability to work successfully with Museum members, employees and the general public.
Strong problem solving and listening skills.
Ability to manage staff assistants and volunteers.
Ability to function in a fast pace environment with time constraints, and within established deadlines.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of field and laboratory research activities and collections management practices including publications on original research in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Ability to speak effectively with groups or donors, communicating the museum’s mission as well as why collections are necessary. Demonstrated ability to serve Museum visitors in a friendly and professional manner. Ability to communicate a passion for science to diverse audiences.
Ability to work with an interdisciplinary, professional team.
Ability to function and act independently.

Equipment:

Working knowledge of collections equipment including, but not limited to, cabinets, specimen preparation tools, and specimen transportation equipment.

Contact Person

Human Resources

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