Curator of Collections Management presso City of Greensboro, NC

About the Department

The City of Greensboro exists to partner with the community to build the desired quality of life for Greensboro.  All of our actions are guided by our commitment to and measured by our success in building public trust and the future we and the community desires.

Critical to our success is maintaining a work environment which fosters employee commitment to public service and making a difference in the lives of our residents.

If this sounds like a purpose that you would like to share in, please consider the opportunity below.

Hiring Salary Range: $43755 - $57573   Full Salary Range:   $42,072 - $75,287 Annually

Work Schedule:  8:15 am to 5:15 pm; Sunday – Saturday; hours may vary

In partnership with the community, the Greensboro Public Library (GPL) provides free and equal access to information, fosters lifelong learning and inspires the joys of reading. We are committed to this mission and it is our promise to our community; the Greensboro Public Library serves as a Conduit to Destiny®

If this promise resonates with you, there's a strong possibility that we'd like to partner with you too! GPL, recognized as the parent organization of the City of Greensboro's Libraries/Museum Department, is comprised of eight library locations and the Greensboro History Museum. Our employees pride themselves on delivering quality customer experiences, nurturing relationships and curating rich print and digital collections, all in an effort to make meaningful, measurable and desirable differences in the lives of our customers and the community as a whole.

Brief Description of Work:

The Curator of Collections Management evaluates, enriches and preserves the museum’s history collections. This position is responsible for developing and implementing collection policies and procedures through stewardship of the physical collection and management of the legal paperwork and individual object records.  This position has registrar responsibilities and supports the museum’s mission through the acquisition of objects, collection development and the library mission to provide access to information and collections to our community. Manages collections through registration, documentation, care and storage. Identify and acquire artifacts that further the mission of the Greensboro History Museum, especially those that fill significant gaps or represent people or events from the late 20th and early 21st centuries. This position works closely with other curators, archivists, educators, preparators, conservators, photographers, volunteers, museum donors and patrons on a variety of projects and collections.  Must have demonstrated experience in collections management principles, procedures, policies and best practices for object care, record keeping, technology and conservation within a historical museum or cultural setting using a collection management system and database; such as Rediscovery’s Proficio or similar.  Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Must have the ability to multitask and meet deadline-driven projects.

This job is Exempt and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 or more years of progressively responsible collections management and registration experience at a museum or cultural institution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software programs and imaging programs
• 2+ years of experience in exhibit logistics and standards

An Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master’s Degree in Museum Studies, History, Anthropology, or a related field
• 2+ years’ experience as registrar/collections manager at an AAM accredited Museum OR meets the standards of AAM accreditation
• 2+ years’ experience with shipping, packing methods, exhibition budgets, legal documents, and fine arts insurance
• 2+ years’ experience using cameras and basic construction tools for storage box fabrication