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Assistant Museum Collection Manager Jobs in California

The Collection manager is responsible for assisting in generating and maintaining the digital ... Bachelor's degree in history, art history, museum studies, or a closely related field required * A ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Museum Collection Manager vs Museum Registrar?

AspectAssistant Museum Collection ManagerMuseum Registrar
CredentialsBachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Art History, or related field; experience in collections managementBachelor's degree; knowledge of cataloging, database management, and legal documentation
Work EnvironmentIn museums, handling collections, assisting with curation and preservationIn museums, managing records, documentation, and legal compliance of collections
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in museums, galleries, cultural institutionsCommon in museums, archives, cultural institutions

The Assistant Museum Collection Manager primarily supports collections care, documentation, and curation tasks, working closely with curators. The Museum Registrar focuses on record-keeping, legal documentation, and ensuring collections are properly cataloged and compliant. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and are essential in museum operations, but they differ in daily responsibilities and focus areas.

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Museum Curator Position

Ladgov Corporation

Port Hueneme Cbc Base, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Museum Curator
U.S. Navy Seabee Museum – Port Hueneme, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Work Schedule
  • Monday – Friday
  • 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • No work on Federal holidays when the museum is closed
Place of Performance
U.S. Navy Seabee Museum
Naval Base Ventura County
Building 100
3201 N. Ventura Road
Port Hueneme, CA 93043
Position Summary
Ladgov Corporation is seeking a qualified Museum Curator to support the U.S. Navy Seabee Museum in Port Hueneme, California. The selected candidate will assist with preserving, documenting, and digitizing the museum's historic artifact collection while working closely with museum leadership and staff. This position plays an important role in improving access to the museum's collection through inventory management, photography, and proper artifact preservation.
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct inventory of museum artifacts and collection storage areas.
  • Unpack, identify, catalog, and repack artifacts using museum preservation standards.
  • Photograph artifacts for digital records.
  • Support the museum's collection digitization efforts.
  • Maintain accurate collection records and documentation.
  • Handle historical artifacts carefully to ensure their long-term preservation.
  • Work with museum staff on special projects and assigned collection activities.
  • Follow established museum collection management procedures and best practices.
  • Maintain organized work areas and ensure proper storage of artifacts.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience working with museum collections, archives, or historical artifacts.
  • Knowledge of museum collection management standards and preservation practices.
  • Experience with digital photography for documentation purposes.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop Elements and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with museum staff and visitors.
  • Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform activities such as standing, bending, climbing ladders, and walking throughout the workday.
Requirements
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • No security clearance required.
  • Ability to work on-site at the U.S. Navy Seabee Museum.
  • Local travel, if required, will be within a 50-mile radius of the museum.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with museum digitization projects.
  • Knowledge of digital asset management systems.
  • Experience handling historical or cultural collections.
  • Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.

 

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Ladgov Corporation is a Small business headquartered in Williamsburg, VA. We provide solutions to our clients in the U.S and around the globe. Ladgov’s Capabilities span from providing Public Health services in Biomedical Engineering, Bio-Pharmaceutical Research to IT & Cyber Security Solutions, Project Management, Data Analytics as well as Religious Services, Facility Management, Education Support services, and Infrastructure Management Services. LADGOV Corporation is dedicated to supporting its customers both in the private and federal space by fulfilling its commitment to each requirement and achieving exceptional results. Our staff uses modern cutting-edge technology to provide the best solutions to your mission needs. Satisfaction guaranteed!

Industry

Professional, scientific, and technical services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Williamsburg, VA, US

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