Grant-Funded Museum Collections Specialist

SUQUAMISH INDIAN TRIBE; Port Madison Indian Reservation (WA); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Suquamish Indian Tribe is seeking a Collections Management Specialist to document, organize, preserve, and provide access to the museum's permanent collections and records. The role supports digitization, cataloging, and curation activities under grant funding through 2029, with responsibilities including data quality reviews, accessioning, and exhibition prep.

You will work with PastPerfect and standard CMS practices, assisting with training staff and volunteers while ensuring confidentiality

Qualifications

• Associate degree in museum studies, archives, library science, history, anthropology, Native American or Indigenous studies, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in museum collections, archives, cultural resources, libraries, digitization, records management, or closely related work preferred.
• Experience working with Tribal communities, Indigenous collections, culturally sensitive information, or Tribal museums preferred.
• Knowledge of PastPerfect or other collections management system preferred.
• Proficiency with databases and common office software.

Responsabilités

• Conduct an initial review of collections records, cataloging practices, storage systems, workflows, and data quality; document findings and recommended corrections.
• Catalog, inventory, photograph, label, house, and track objects and archival materials; maintain accurate inventory records for projects.
• Support physical care and preventive conservation of collections; environmental monitoring and pest management.
• Assist with digitization, research requests, loans, rights and reproduction requests, and other collections projects.
• Maintain project records, statistics, work plans, and supporting documentation for grant reports and progress updates.
• Track grant-funded activities and ensure deliverables are completed within the project period.

Connaissances

PastPerfect familiarity

Databases

Office software

Attention to detail

Research & documentation

Formation

Associate degree in museum studies or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

PastPerfect

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Suquamish Indian Tribe is seeking a Collections Management Specialist to document, organize, preserve, and provide access to the museum's permanent collections and records. The role supports digitization, cataloging, and curation activities under grant funding through 2029, with responsibilities including data quality reviews, accessioning, and exhibition prep.

You will work with PastPerfect and standard CMS practices, assisting with training staff and volunteers while ensuring confidentiality