Museum Collections Manager & Research Specialist

National Park Service; Van Buren (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Missouri seeks a Museum Specialist for the Ozark National Scenic Riverways to serve as a collections manager for a park collection of about 54,409 objects across disciplines including archaeology, ethnology, history, natural resources, and archives. The role also encompasses research, exhibits, and education/interpretation.

The position emphasizes preservation, cataloging, and data management, with work in office and laboratory settings, plus occasional travel to other

Qualifications

• Preservation and care of museum collections and related facilities.
• Knowledge of cataloging, record keeping and data management for collections accountability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preservation and care of museum collections and the historic structures of the park.
• Performs research to identify museum objects and requests, identifies needs for restoration and writes funding proposals.
• Maintains museum protection standards including environmental, fire, security monitoring, and pest management.
• Maintains liaison with related groups, agencies and the public, and supports outreach and interpretation.

Job description

National Park Service in Missouri seeks a Museum Specialist for the Ozark National Scenic Riverways to serve as a collections manager for a park collection of about 54,409 objects across disciplines including archaeology, ethnology, history, natural resources, and archives. The role also encompasses research, exhibits, and education/interpretation.

The position emphasizes preservation, cataloging, and data management, with work in office and laboratory settings, plus occasional travel to other