FLMNH Collections Manager III
Summary
Reports to a Curator, Department Chair, or Director. Operate with a greater degree of independence than lower level collections manager positions. Collaborate with other FLMNH Collections Managers and research personnel; acquire and prepare specimens; maintain and upgrade collections; process loans; coordinate and upgrade data management systems; manage and supervise personnel including other Collection Managers, researchers, students, volunteers, and visitors; manage accounts, budgets, and purchasing; public outreach and query management.
Examples of Work
Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description. These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.
- Works with the Curator in the long-term planning and daily maintenance of the collection and research endeavors of the collection team.
- Oversees the collection, preparation, installation, and maintenance of specimens/artifacts into museum collections.
- Uses and oversees the use of computer databases to track specimens/artifacts through acquisition and loans.
- Assists in identify unknown specimens/artifacts for colleagues and the public and provides outreach in the forms of tours and speaking engagements.
- Builds collections and uses best practices to ensure the health and longevity of the collection
- May hire, train, and supervise volunteers, students, and staff.
- May perform independent research or research guided by a curator.
- May engage in formal teaching and mentoring of graduate students.
- May apply for grants and may serve as principal investigator on awarded grants.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree and ten years of experience working with a collection of appropriate discipline. Specific knowledge of the discipline for your collection area is required.
Licensure and Certification
N/A
Supervision
This position does not typically have supervisory responsibility.
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