Collections Manager
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Nebraska State Historical Society - Agency 54
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Job Description:
The Collections Manager ensures that NSHS collections care use and security meets a high level of professional standards ethics and practices in all collections activities and use. The incumbent will have the opportunity to develop a comprehensive preservation plan addressing collections care storage security and facilities issues. This teammate will also ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations including the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The Collections Manager maintains and updates collections policies and procedures such as database and cataloging standards accessioning and collections processing and collections access.
NSHS is a statewide educational institution connecting people to the past through our library and research center museum conservation facility interpretive sites and the state archeology and historic preservation offices. NSHS collects preserves and interprets our states past contributes to the education of its citizens and uses the tools of history to shape a better future for all Nebraskans.
Look at what we have to offer!
13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% (thats not a typo!) state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment
At the State we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect acting ethically in all situations and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!
Job duties
Manages physical control of the NSHS collections and collections storage areas including the security movement care and preservation of collections.
Provides overall direction for placing training supervising and motivating assigned staff work studies interns and volunteers.
Administers the PastPerfect database; collaborates to ensure consistency across additional databases including Preservica and ArchivesSpace creating an accessible experience for researchers.
Leads and participates in general collections management activities such as inventories integrated pest management movement housing care and storage upgrades.
Develops manages and implements plans workflows and goals appropriate to established objectives and strategic priorities including preparing funding proposals such as grant applications and related reports.
Oversees and provides training in digitization workflows in accordance with accepted standards including creation of Dublin Core metadata records.
Communicates effectively with internal and external audiences contributing to a positive work environment consulting with other historical organizations and facilitating cross-departmental communication and cooperation.
Performs other related duties as apparent or assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in History or closely related field such as: Education Museum Studies Geography or Anthropology AND two years of experience in museum curatorial work developing and/or providing educational programs to K-12 students or providing interpretive tours.
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of a variety of collection types and their physical and intellectual management requirements. Must be available for emergency response activities. Proficiency with databases and/or collections management systems. Demonstrated experience in project management. Experience with issues related to repatriation or deaccessioning collections. Active involvement in a professional association.
Other: Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. Position requires occasional travel. Must possess a valid drivers license be able to provide independent authorized transportation and drive a state vehicle as necessary. Regular and Reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of modern collections management practices and standards relevant federal and state laws and regulations metadata best practices and curatorial practices. Ability to effectively supervise direct evaluate and mentor professional staff students interns and volunteers. Flexibility creativity strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and achieve goals and objectives and meet multiple competing priorities. Ability to adapt to and operate software such as Microsoft 365 PastPerfect Preservica and ArchivesSpace. Situational agility sufficient to communicate and work effectively with various people and groups in writing by phone and in person. Strong organizational and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and to work both independently and as a member of a team. Ability flexibility and willingness to occasionally travel and work a varied schedule including evenings and weekends. Ability and willingness to maintain electronic and written records and to complete assigned reports.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
