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Museum Collections Management information

What is the difference between Museum Collections Management vs Museum Curator?

AspectMuseum Collections ManagementMuseum Curator
Primary FocusManaging, cataloging, and preserving museum collectionsResearching, interpreting, and developing exhibits based on collections
Required CredentialsRelevant degrees in museum studies, archaeology, or related fields; certifications in collections managementDegrees in history, archaeology, or related fields; often advanced degrees in museum studies or history
Work EnvironmentMuseums, storage facilities, conservation labsMuseums, galleries, research institutions
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed by museums and cultural institutions for collection careOften involved in exhibit development, research, and public education

While both roles are integral to museum operations, Museum Collections Management primarily focuses on the care, cataloging, and preservation of collections. In contrast, Museum Curators are more involved in research, exhibit development, and interpretation of collections for public engagement.

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Archaeologist Museum Specialist (FW5061-OR-001)

National Experienced Workforce Solutions

Sherwood, OR • On-site

$50/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Archaeologist Museum Specialist (FW5061-OR-001)ID:FW5061-OR-001Location:SherwoodProgram:FWS
Wage/Hr:$50.00Hours/Week:15Minimum Age:55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, technical, and operational support to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. This position is funded for 480 hours.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications:

MA/MS Degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

  • Experience with National Historic Preservation Act and related cultural resources laws; experience with working with Museum Collections.
  • Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat
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Duties:

Assist the Cultural Resource Branch with inventorying, organizing and documenting museum collections and records and upgrading to meet DOI records management and museum management standards. Assist with migrating data from FileMakerPro and FRED to new systems. Assist with connecting people to volunteer opportunities at local refuges to pursue connecting with outdoor nature and archaeological opportunities (the Big 6 Priority Public Uses) as described in the Refuge Improvement Act of 1997.

  • Museum Collections and Record Management Assist with inventorying, organizing and documenting museum collections and records and upgrading to meet DOI records management and museum management standards.   40%
  • Migration of Data Assist with the migration of paper records into digital format and into FileMakerPro, FRED, or other systems.   30%
  • Volunteer Management Assist with development and coordination of a volunteer program and events connecting people to volunteer opportunities at local refuges to pursue connecting with outdoor nature and archaeological opportunities (the Big 6 Priority Public Uses) as described in the Refuge Improvement Act of 1997.Includes participation in Archaeology Roadshow events, writing volunteer job descriptions, recruitment and administration on Volunteer.gov, interviews, reference checks, volunteer forms, onboarding, training, and retaining volunteers to support resource management, conservation, and visitor education programs and activities as per the Volunteer and Community Partnership Act, P.L. 111-357.   15%
  • Monitor and Survey Fieldwork Provide occasional fieldwork assistance monitoring projects, survey and reporting.   15%

Other:
  • All department of Interior and FWS mandated computer access, security and other systems training that are required.
  • Overnight travel: 1-3 days, once a month.
  • Air travel anticipated: 1-3 days, once a month
  • Health and Safety Considerations: Defensive Driving
  • Required Safety Gear: Various, all safety equipment will be provided.
  • Physical requirements: Walking, lifting, stooping, bending, reaching, hiking, digging. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.