Collections Associate Requisition ID: req31568 Working Title: Collections Associate Position Grade: 11 Position Summary The Harwood Museum of Art, based off-campus in Taos, New Mexico, seeks a dynamic Collections Associate. This key staff member receives, prepares, and catalogs new materials; coordinates and organizes exhibition related movement of objects, including packing, shipping, and insurance for collections exhibitions and incoming and outgoing loans to/from the Museum. Coordinates access to collection for study, teaching, and research. Coordinates and facilitates ongoing reports to track maintenance activity and updates to the database of collection contents. Coordinates publicity and publications related to the collection and exhibitions including copyright permissions and images. May supervise museum personnel, volunteers, and/or students. Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of art and art history including identification of specific types of art works. Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events. Ability to analyze project requirements and prepare work estimates. Knowledge of museum policies, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures. Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management of project budgets. Additional Requirements: Overall management of museum collections and loans. Performing inventorying, processing, cataloguing, transportation, storage and conservation of museum/gallery collections. Developing and maintaining databases of collection items. Providing information and consultation to external constituencies. Coordinating outreach programs, publicity, publications and events related to the museum including copyright permissions. Campus: Taos Department: Harwood Foundation (124A) Employment Type: Staff Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time Term End Date: Status: Exempt Pay Monthly: $3,657.33 - $4,901.87 Benefits Eligible: This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. Application Instructions: Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Submit a cover letter, resume and three (3) Supervisory and/or Professional references via the UNM Jobs Application site. The University of New Mexico is J-18808-Ljbffr
