CCWH - Reallocation for a Collections and Guest Services Specialist

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is open only to non-classified permanent employees of the listed department and division within that department. Two foundational things are true at History Colorado: We love Colorado. And we believe in the transformative power of history. We are a people-driven, history-centered movement building a better future. We are stronger when we do this together, building new knowledge and shared meaning that improves lives today and for our descendants. As an agency of the State of Colorado and a non-profit organization, we are committed to serving all Coloradans. We offer access to our state’s history through enriching experiences at eleven museums and historic sites, with dynamic and relevant exhibits and activities. We work with school groups and young learners through field trips, day camps, and traveling programs. We’re also home to a free public research center, Colorado’s Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP), and the Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF), the nation’s largest preservation program of its kind. We steward 15 million objects, photographs, and archival resources that make up the State’s collection, and serve tens of thousands of learners of all ages through dynamic programs. We strive to be a place of belonging for all Coloradans. We’re committed to Colorado’s diverse communities through education, engagement, and access. We know we’re succeeding when more voices, perspectives, and experiences are part of History Colorado. It's our vision that every Coloradan feels rooted, draws strength from those who have come before us, and knows they belong in this place. In pursuit of a more just and equitable Colorado, we embody the grounding virtues listed below as the foundation of all aspects of our work: our thinking, communication, process, outcomes, and evaluation. Our work is guided by, for, and of the communities we build, belong to, and serve, and we commit to: Being in Community Amplifying and Centering Voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Co-creation and Shared Authority Humility and Reflection Responsiveness and Flexibility Shared Destiny We are Colorado. Together, our generational work centers communities, deepens knowledge and catalyzes the transformative power of history. If you are considering a career opportunity with the goal of making a difference, consider joining the dedicated people at History Colorado.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of full-time professional experience with primary focus of Collection of historic materials, evaluating, systemizing, preserving, and making available for reference records, documents, and objects of historical significance. Part-time experience will be pro-rated OR Education and Experience: A Bachelors' degree from an accredited institution or college in History, Museum Studies, Archeology, Women’s Studies, or another relevant field will count for 1 year of required experience.
• Clear understanding and experience in collections management.
• Excellent interpersonal, and communication.
• Project management skills: ability to multitask, problem-solve, prioritize, create systems and processes, and collaborate with and engage others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities, and able to react and adjust quickly to changing conditions.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively and articulately in writing and orally with diverse communities in all corners of the state.
• Work well under pressure.
• Strong relationship management skills and excellent representation of the department in community interactions.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently

Nice To Haves

• A strong background in history, with general knowledge of Colorado history.
• A background in Argus collections database management.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to juggle multiple project schedules.
• Experience and confidence in providing historic tours.
• Experience training volunteers.
• Basic research abilities.
• An enthusiasm to explore ideas, amplify diverse voices, and help others discover what makes Colorado Colorado.
• Relevant experience working for the State of Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and communicates CCWH collections needs and serves as liaison between Community Museums and Curatorial Services & Collections Access
• Collaborates with community museum staff and Curatorial Services; Collections Access teams to troubleshoot, plan and address community museum collections needs in accordance with the institution’s mission and best practice standards
• Plans and implements collections projects at CCWH which could include database entry, inventories, conservation, collection rotations, storage and retrieval, movement, etc.
• Coordinates and completes incoming and outgoing collections activities, as necessary, with Collections staff and collections storage locations in Denver
• Oversees community museum exhibit-related loans in accordance with the institution’s mission and best practice standards
• Collaborates with Curatorial and Collections staff to research and support collections-related exhibit development
• Schedule and conduct tours
• Explain historical information and site interpretations and answer questions from visitors; Collect admissions fees, sell merchandise, and keep records of the number of visitors.
• Use non-escalation and de-escalation techniques when working with external and internal stakeholders
• Train, schedule, and evaluate the work of volunteers.
• Assist with special projects and events as assigned
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance, plus additional optional life insurance options
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• State of Health employee wellness program
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level