Senior Collections Manager: Museum Care & Compliance

Cleveland Museum of Natural History; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is seeking a Senior Collections Manager to supervise a team responsible for the care and stewardship of its permanent collection. The role includes managing compliance with legal standards, risk management, and overseeing collections management systems.

An ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in collections management and supervisory roles, with a strong foundation in museum practices. This position is vital for ensuring the museum's dedication to preserving its collections.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of collections management experience required.
• 5-7 years of supervisory experience with strong management skills.
• 3-5 years of relational database experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the care of all the Museum’s permanent collections objects.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and professional standards.
• Lead risk management efforts for collections.

Skills

Collections management

Team leadership

Risk management

Database management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in history, art history, or museum studies

Tools

Collections management system (EMu)

Job description

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is seeking a Senior Collections Manager to supervise a team responsible for the care and stewardship of its permanent collection. The role includes managing compliance with legal standards, risk management, and overseeing collections management systems.

An ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in collections management and supervisory roles, with a strong foundation in museum practices. This position is vital for ensuring the museum's dedication to preserving its collections.