[BCMA] Job Posting - Collections Manager, Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre

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Job Title: * Collections Manager, Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre*

The Collections Manager works with the Museum Director and the Vice
President of Heritage to oversee the successful management of the
collection, exhibit preparation, and administrative and other duties as
required.

Reports to: Museum Director

*Responsibilities:*
Management of Collection
• Review potential donations of artifact and/or archival material
• Record, process, catalogue, label, photograph, and store donations
according to Professional Standards
• Manage Inmagic database and data entry by volunteers
• Update forms, policies and procedures for the collection
• Supervise and manage volunteers working with collection
• Monitor museum environment, including storage and exhibit spaces, and
off-site storage locations for any signs of threats to the collection
• Consult with conservation professionals regarding any threats to the
collection
• Monitor incoming and outgoing loans including all condition reporting and
transportation

Exhibit Preparation Consultation
• Working with the Museum Director, plan exhibition schedule and prepare
exhibit space for installation and de-installation
• Prepare artifacts for exhibition (clean, develop mounts, etc.)
• Create, prepare and install quarterly displays for local organizations

Administration and Other Duties
• Assist in the preparation of annual grant applications
• Consult with the Museum Director regarding yearly insurance policy
• Establish and maintain relationships with local organizations, cultural
institutions and Board Members
• Work with other staff at Museum events and programs as needed
• Assist researchers and process photo reproduction requests

*Qualifications:*
• A Degree in Museum Studies or 3 to 5 years experience in Collections
Management
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and problem solve in a fast-paced, evolving
environment
• Experience supervising volunteers and staff
• Knowledge of and experience with professional standards in cataloguing,
care, handling and storage of artifacts
• Knowledge of and experience with Archival processes considered an asset
• Working knowledge of computer process, especially Microsoft Office suite,
required; knowledge of database processing and computer networking
considered an asset
• An understanding of Copyright considered an asset
• Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle considered an asset

Wage: Commensurate with experience.

This position is part-time, at 25 hours per week, with the possibility of
full-time after 5 months.

Apply in writing with resume and cover letter to:
Debbie Carrico, Museum Director
Email: director at cmags.org
Deadline for applications: July 1, 2012

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.

For more information on the Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre, please
visit our website at www.cmags.org
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