Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Collections Specialist

City of Waco•Waco, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Waco is seeking a detail-oriented and organized professional with an interest in museum collections, preservation, research, and documentation to support the care and interpretation of historically significant artifacts and records at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum (TRHFM). Under basic supervision, this role assists with the stewardship, management, documentation, registration, cataloging, preservation, and interpretation of the artifact and library collections, including associated legal records and collections documentation. The position supports collections care, research access, exhibitions, and ensures compliance with museum standards and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Museum Studies, History, Anthropology, or a related field
6 months of experience with museum collections, including cataloging, documentation, preservation, or related activities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Assists with the preservation, care, and management of TRHFM artifact, library, and archival collections.
Assists with the development, installation, and maintenance of museum exhibits.
Supports special events, educational programs, and presentations related to TRHFM topics.
Maintains and ensures the accuracy of the museum’s collections database and digital records to support research, exhibitions, public access, educational programming, and collections-based initiatives.
Develops and coordinates collections-related content for the TRHFM website, social media platforms, and online collections resources, including maintenance of the Past Perfect Online collections portal.
Assists with the processing, organization, and preservation of archival materials.
May assist with coordinating or supervising archives volunteers.
Assists with maintaining legal and collections documentation related to gifts, loans, acquisitions, and archival materials.
Documents and photographs incoming artifacts and archival collections.
Updates collections databases and records.
Works with supervisory staff to ensure the security, preservation, and conservation of museum collections.
Assists with proper handling, storage, inventory, and movement of museum collections in accordance with established museum standards and best practices.