Museum Collections Lead & Cataloging Specialist

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 59.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The West Virginia Department of Tourism’s Culture Center Museums Team is seeking a Collections Coordinator in Charleston, WV. Under supervision, you will assist with all aspects of collection management, including registration, cataloging, storage, interpretation, conservation and preservation of state museum collections.

The role emphasizes maintaining centralized digital records, assisting with policy development, and supporting outreach and education efforts related to West Virginia artifacts

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the Department of Tourism relevant to the assignment.
• Knowledge of museum collections best practices.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others.
• Ability to apply knowledge of material culture and archival preservation, exhibits and display.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with a wide variety of organizations, agencies and individuals.
• Ability to evaluate existing programs and make recommendations to implement, improve and revise programs.

Aufgaben

• Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the museum collections area at the full performance level.
• Assist in developing museum collection management policies and participate in museum policy development.
• Work with all aspects of collection management: registration, identification, cataloging, storage, interpretation, conservation and preservation for the State Museum.
• Maintain records, including legal documents, research information, source files, accession files, location files, item classifications, loan agreements, insurance and inventories.
• Coordinate implementation and staff usage of a centralized digital cataloging system; ensure records are entered.
• Assist exhibits staff during installation to protect the collection using proper handling and care procedures.

Kenntnisse

Museum knowledge

Policy development

Leadership

Communication

Archival preservation

Interpersonal skills

Digital systems knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Art History, Archaeology or related field

Tools

Proficio

Jobbeschreibung

The West Virginia Department of Tourism’s Culture Center Museums Team is seeking a Collections Coordinator in Charleston, WV. Under supervision, you will assist with all aspects of collection management, including registration, cataloging, storage, interpretation, conservation and preservation of state museum collections.

The role emphasizes maintaining centralized digital records, assisting with policy development, and supporting outreach and education efforts related to West Virginia artifacts