Description

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for carrying out the mission and policies of the Museum of the Aleutians (MOTA) through management of departmental activities, including the proper storage, conservation, handling, and documentation of MOTA’s collections, working with volunteers, assisting with planning and communication, developing grants, providing information services, and assisting with exhibit development.

 GOALS:

1. To provide proper care and maintenance of MOTA collections and promote public awareness and understanding of MOTA’s mission to collect, preserve and share the rich cultural legacy of the Aleutian Islands region.
2. To engage the public by providing access to collections in new and innovative ways.
3. To enhance credibility of MOTA through development and cultivation of professional contacts.

DUTIES:

1. 1. Directs the management and conservation of the Museum’s collections of archeological, ethnographic, historic, and art objects, including accessioning, data management, computerization, specimen preparation, storage, research, inventory,maintenance, and preservation.
   2. Administers implementation of Collection and Acquisition Policies of the Museum. Develops grants for collections management, conservation, and museum-wide projects.
   3. Administers collection transactions such as loans, donations, and exchanges.
   4. Provides information services to the general public and staff, including access to collections, correspondence, identification services, and general queries.
   5. Plans, develops, and writes exhibit scripts, installs the temporary exhibit program, and assists with development and maintenance of the permanent exhibits.
   6. Enhances the credibility of the MOTA through development and cultivation of professional contacts.
   7. Maintains contacts with Museum volunteers.
   8. Assists with education programs.
   9. Assists with visitor services as needed.
   10. Works effectively as a team member of the Museum of the Aleutians, ensuring that objectives of the Museum are achieved.
   11. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Graduate Degree in Museum Studies, Anthropology, or other field directly related to the Museum’s Mission.

Work Experience:  A minimum of five years’ experience in museum work and/or with collections.

 Skills/Abilities:

1. Broad knowledge of museum standards and best practices.
2. Specialized knowledge in at least one or more area of the museum’s collections, including the organization, arrangement, and nomenclature of specimens and objects.
3. Ability to work with limited supervision, to plan projects independently and bring them to conclusion on a timely basis.
4. Knowledge of file and data management techniques used in museum registration and record keeping.
5. Working knowledge and experience with PastPerfect collections software.
6. Ability to develop and maintain exhibit areas.
7. Ability to enhance museum’s mission and reputation through research, interpretation and educational outreach programs.
8. Experience with and knowledge of Aleutian Islands heritage, history, art, and culture is a plus.
9. Experience with field archaeology is a plus.
10. Experience Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
11. Exceptional communication skills, including written, verbal, and numerical.
12. Ability to interact positively with federal, state, city agencies, volunteers, tour groups, public schools, and organizations.
13. Ability to resolve a conflict in a positive manner.
14. Must adhere to appropriate standards of conduct and ethics, including confidentiality, integrity and honesty, exhibit ability to adapt to changing work environments, cooperate and work respectfully with others, regularly attend and participate in meetings as required.
15. Must be able to lift, push, pull, or physically maneuver a minimum of fifty pounds.
16. Must be able to work flexible hours as needed, lead tours and other programs as necessary.
17. Must be able to pass a criminal background check.