Collection Manager

Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society•Buffalo, NY

2d•$40,000 - $44,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join The Buffalo History Museum as the full-time Greg D. Tranter Collection Manager. This onsite role offers the unique opportunity to manage artifacts that tell the rich history of our region. This position is ideal for emerging museum professionals to gain collections management experience with both artifacts and archives. The Greg D. Tranter Collection is the largest collection of Buffalo Bills memorabilia in the world, with over 8,000 artifacts and 100,000 archival items. Your daily responsibilities will include organizing and documenting the Greg D. Tranter Collection, ensuring the integrity and accessibility of these important artifacts. With a salary range of $40,000 to $44,000 per year, this role offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to our community's heritage. You will be offered great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b), Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and Paid Time Off. Apply today to become a key player in preserving Buffalo's history. Your responsibilities as Greg D. Tranter Collection Manager As the full-time Greg D. Tranter Collection Manager at The Buffalo History Museum, your primary responsibility will involve comprehensive management of the Buffalo Bills Collection and archives, dedicating 60% of your time to this essential task. You will register and assign accession and catalog numbers to artifacts, ensuring meticulous cataloging in accordance with our established registration system. This role includes conducting detailed object research, photographing items, and creating concise descriptions using PastPerfect Web Edition. Additionally, you will process and arrange the Buffalo Bills archival materials according to best practices, while providing optimal storage solutions to ensure artifacts' preservation. Supervising volunteers and interns will also be part of your duties, along with communicating with the donor of the collection about publication requests and research needs. The remaining 40% of your focus will be on support for the larger Museum artifact collection. You'll coordinate inventory work, conduct behind-the-scenes tours, and engage in collections outreach during public events, while also monitoring environmental conditions to safeguard our precious artifacts. What you need to be successful To excel as the full-time Greg D. Tranter Collection Manager at The Buffalo History Museum, candidates should possess a degree in Museum Studies, Library and Information Science, History, or a related field, or relevant experience in the museum sector. A strong appreciation for the mission of the Buffalo History Museum is essential, as is a solid understanding of best practices in collection management. Proficiency in collection management software, particularly PastPerfect Web Edition, is crucial for cataloging the artifacts and managing our extensive museum collection. Familiarity with the history of Western New York will enhance your ability to contextualize the artifacts within the Buffalo Bills Collection. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy. Connect with our team today! We believe in taking care of our team, both on and off the job. That's why we offer a mobile-friendly application process - because we know your time is valuable. If you're ready to take your skills to the next level and join a team that values hard work and good times, complete our application today!

Requirements

Degree in Museum Studies, Library and Information Science, History, or a related field, or relevant experience in the museum sector
Strong appreciation for the mission of the Buffalo History Museum
Solid understanding of best practices in collection management
Proficiency in collection management software, particularly PastPerfect Web Edition
Meticulous attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Ability to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the history of Western New York

Responsibilities

Comprehensive management of the Buffalo Bills Collection and archives (60% of time)
Register and assign accession and catalog numbers to artifacts
Meticulous cataloging in accordance with our established registration system
Conduct detailed object research
Photograph items
Create concise descriptions using PastPerfect Web Edition
Process and arrange the Buffalo Bills archival materials according to best practices
Provide optimal storage solutions to ensure artifacts' preservation
Supervise volunteers and interns
Communicate with the donor of the collection about publication requests and research needs
Support for the larger Museum artifact collection (40% of time)
Coordinate inventory work
Conduct behind-the-scenes tours
Engage in collections outreach during public events
Monitor environmental conditions to safeguard our precious artifacts