Collections Manager

Museum Of The Bible; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Six paid holidays

Four floating holidays

401(k) plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

STD, LTD, and life insurance

Job summary

The Collections Manager at Museum of the Bible will support the Collection Management Team in care, storage, and documentation of the museum's collections. You will handle object movement, condition checks, and inventories, collaborating with curators, conservators, and exhibition teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree plus MA in museum studies and five years’ experience in museum registration or collection management, with strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and MA in museum studies or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of work experience in museum registration or collection management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate collections management projects in the DC office by serving as project manager for the DC Collections Management Team and collaborating with the Registration, Curation, Digitization, Conservation, and Exhibition Teams.
• Maintain collections records including object documentation, condition reports, location changes, insurance records, and collection inventories for collections.
• Catalog and document Museum special collections according to Museum documentation standards.
• Move objects to and from storage as required for preparation, exhibit, conservation, photography, loan, and routine maintenance/rotation; packing collections objects; and serving as object courier as needed.
• Collaborate with curatorial and exhibit staff in installation and de-installation of permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibitions and events.
• Maintain appropriate storage conditions for collections, working collaboratively with conservators to preserve and care for collections via implementation of IPM, security procedures, and regular cleaning and maintenance of collections storage areas.
• Collaborate with the Conservation Team to complete weekly checks of permanent collection objects in the galleries, including location verification and general condition checks. Follow up on incident reports.
• Positively communicate with other Museum departments, curators, donors, vendors, lenders, and other museum professionals, as well as the public, in a professional manner.
• Uphold policies and procedures and assist with developing and revising these policies and procedures.
• Lead special projects as assigned.
• Champion the Museum of the Bible’s mission to invite all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible.

Skills

Museum registration

Collection management

Documentation

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

MA in museum studies

Tools

MS Office

Collections databases

Job description

Museum of the Bible offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Six paid holidays
• Four floating holidays of employee’s choice
• 401(k) plan that is 100% vested after 1,000 hours of service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• STD, LTD, and life insurance that is paid by Museum of the Bible

Our driving mission is to invite all people to engage with the Bible through our collections, exhibits, and research and educational initiatives, as well as media, publications, and performances in our World Stage Theater. In 2017, Museum of the Bible opened its 430,000-square-foot non-profit museum in the heart of our nation’s capital. In addition, our traveling exhibits have appeared nationwide and around the globe. Furthermore, we support education at all levels through children’s programs, high school and college curricula, and adult education, as well as scholarship and academic research (including field archaeology) through our Scholars Initiative.

Our Culture

Museum of the Bible offers a highly challenging and profoundly meaningful work environment where every team member is unified around our unique and global mission. Our museum bridges the ancient and the modern—from a Babylonian brick dating to around 580 BC to the latest technology in our immersive surround-sound theater. Our team also spans a wide range of careers, from those with decades of extensive professional experience to new graduates and interns.

With new leadership in place, it’s an exciting time to work at the museum as we plan for the future. As the museum grows, we provide employees the opportunity to develop their expertise and careers, along with friendships and fun. We all hope to move our lives from success to significance—and we do that daily at Museum of the Bible.

Our Work

We offer a wide variety of career opportunities, ranging from highly specialized curators and scholars to cutting-edge technology and media experts. You may work with global dignitaries and VIPs in Hospitality, or with curious children in Education. Or take your career in all these directions over time.

The museum is located in Southwest DC, on the Federal Center SW Metro stop. Our official headquarters is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (on the Hobby Lobby campus). Most of our positions are in these two locations, but some may be remote.

Museum of the Bible supports the professional development of college and university students by playing an integral role in experiential learning. We offer internships to students from various academic backgrounds, giving them the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience.

Division / Department: Curatorial - Collections

Location: Washington DC

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule: Full-Time

Reporting Manager: Senior Collections Manager

Travel:Approximately 25%

Salary: $65,000-$70,000. Depending on Experience

Salary adjusted to local market rates*

POSITION SUMMARY

The Collections Manager will support the Collection Management Team in the record keeping, care, and handling of Museum of the Bible collections and is responsible for the care, storage, movement and documentation of objects from Museum special collections.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate collections management projects in the DC office by serving as project manager for the DC Collections Management Team and collaborating with the Registration, Curation, Digitization, Conservation, and Exhibition Teams.
• Maintain collections records including object documentation, condition reports, location changes, insurance records, and collection inventories for collections.
• Catalog and document Museum special collections according to Museum documentation standards
• Move objects to and from storage as required for preparation, exhibit, conservation, photography, loan, and routine maintenance/rotation; packing collections objects; and serving as object courier as needed.
• Collaborate with curatorial and exhibit staff in installation and de-installation of permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibitions and events.
• Maintain appropriate storage conditions for collections, working collaboratively with conservators to preserve and care for collections via implementation of IPM, security procedures, and regular cleaning and maintenance of collections storage areas.
• Collaborate with the Conservation Team to complete weekly checks of permanent collection objects in the galleries, including location verification and general condition checks. Follow up on incident reports.
• Positively communicate with other Museum departments, curators, donors, vendors, lenders, and other museum professionals, as well as the public, in a professional manner.
• Uphold policies and procedures and assist with developing and revising these policies and procedures.
• Lead special projects as assigned.
• Champion the Museum of the Bible’s mission to invite all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible.
• As required, inclusion in official or incidental photographs and videos for MOTB and/or guests.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and MA in museum studies or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of work experience in museum registration or collection management.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of operations, services and activities of a museum collection management policy.
• Thorough knowledge and implementation of museum collection management duties including: documentation, accessioning, deaccessioning, collection storage, object handling, photography, fine arts insurance, preservation, record-keeping, exhibit installation, collection transportation methods, and pertinent laws, codes and regulations.
• Experience with historical manuscript, book, and ephemera collections preferred.

Abilities

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to successfully create and implement strategic planning.
• Thorough knowledge of and efficient mastery of software and databases including applications such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, and collections management database systems.
• Knowledge of current registration and collections management best practices, procedures, and operations.
• Familiarity with conservation concepts, procedures and terms. Skill and awareness concerning the sensitive handling of objects, including current best practices in packing, crating, and transportation of objects.
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team; excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and attend to multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Able to work evenings and weekends as needed, travel to the Museum as needed, and be flexible in context of a changing schedule.
• Stand for extended periods of time and lift 50 lbs.