Collections Manager - MOH60083655

State of North Carolina

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for all aspects of the management of collections at the three maritime museums in Beaufort, Hatteras, and Southport. Duties include oversight of all acquisitions, de-accessions, incoming and outgoing loans, and the collections database. Employee conducts research on artifacts and archives in the collections; monitors the care and preservation of collections, and coordinates collection resources, concepts, and content throughout the museums, standardizing best collection policies and procedures. The position provides expertise to staff and patrons/researchers and supervises permanent, seasonal, intern and volunteer staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Biology, Botany, Conservation, Education, History or Zoology from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of museum or related work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to work Mondays-Fridays 8:00am-5:30pm.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, crouch, bend, and other forms of movement for the position with or without accommodation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with collections care and management.
• Experience in management of staff and schedules.
• Experience working on exhibition development.

Responsibilities

• Manage all collections at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum at Hatteras, the North Carolina Maritime at Beaufort, and the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport.
• Supervises two full-time positions, the Registrar and Conservator, interns, temporary staff, and volunteers and provides training and guidance to colleagues who document artifacts in Southport and Hatteras and may receive collections for consideration from donors.
• Interacts with donors, lenders, borrowers, and museum colleagues in the acquisition of collections as well as loans for the exhibition program.
• Interacts with conservators, archivists, and architectural historians to assess collections, determine preservation priorities, and to upgrade care for diverse collections.
• Works with staff of the Underwater Archaeology branch to coordinate the transfer of QAR collections to the storage facility in Beaufort and specific guidelines for borrowers.
• Provides expertise to staff and patrons for educational programs and exhibitions.
• Schedules and runs the Maritime Collections Committee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees