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Collections Associate

Taos, NM · On-site

$17 - $23.50/hr

The Harwood Museum of Art of the University of New Mexico, based off-campus in Taos, New Mexico, seeks a collaborative and detail-oriented Collections Associate. This key staff member coordinates the ...

Senior Art Handler

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$15.50 - $18.25/hr

Responsible for the upkeep, maintenance of and organizing regular trainings on Collections ... May act as lead art handler for special exhibitions and permanent collection projects (such as ...

Collections Associate

Taos, NM

$17 - $23.50/hr

The Harwood Museum of Art of the University of New Mexico, based off-campus in Taos, New Mexico, seeks a collaborative and detail-oriented Collections Associate. This key staff member coordinates the ...

Participate in the development of seasonal and everyday art collections within the Department's archive of exclusive art. * Review final designs and file set-ups to ensure project objectives have ...

Record object moves in collections management software TMS (The Museum System). Fabrication of ... Education & Experience * 3-5 years of art handling and installation experience in a museum, gallery ...

Record object moves in collections management software TMS (The Museum System). Fabrication of ... Education & Experience * 3-5 years of art handling and installation experience in a museum, gallery ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for art collections in the United States is $21.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Art Collections vs Art Curators?

AspectArt CollectionsArt Curators
Required CredentialsKnowledge of art history, collections management experienceArt history degree, curatorial training, sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentPrivate collections, museums, galleriesMuseums, galleries, cultural institutions
Employer & Industry UsagePrivate collectors, museums, art institutionsMuseums, galleries, cultural organizations
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Art Collections involve acquiring, managing, and caring for art pieces, often in private or institutional settings. Art Curators focus on organizing exhibitions, researching artworks, and developing collections within museums or galleries. While both roles require art history knowledge, curators typically have formal curatorial training and work directly with exhibitions, whereas those managing art collections may focus more on acquisition and preservation.

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$17 - $23.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


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The Harwood Museum of Art of the University of New Mexico, based off-campus in Taos, New Mexico, seeks a collaborative and detail-oriented Collections Associate.

This key staff member coordinates the stewardship, documentation, preservation, accessibility, and movement of the museum's permanent collection and incoming and outgoing loans in accordance with professional museum standards. Working collaboratively across curatorial, exhibitions, education, and operations, this position supports acquisitions, collections care, conservation, digitization, exhibitions, publications, research, and public access while ensuring the long-term preservation and accurate documentation of the museum's 6,500-object collection.

The Collections Associate manages the museum's collections management database and coordinates all aspects of incoming and outgoing loans, object movement, condition reporting, packing and shipping, copyright and image permissions, and collections access. This position also assists with acquisitions, conservation projects, collections research, grant-funded initiatives, and institutional planning related to collections stewardship while helping maintain the museum's commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards of collections care.

Under general supervision coordinates and oversees a museum's collections items, acquisitions, documentation, use, preservation, disposition, and maintenance. 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. Coordinates access to collection for study, teaching, and research. Coordinates and facilitates maintenance activity reports and other database management. Coordinates publicity and publications related to the collection and exhibitions including copyright permissions and images. May supervise museum personnel, volunteers, and/or students.


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