Assistant Collections Manager for Works on Paper

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts invites applications for the position of Assistant Collections Manager for Works on Paper. This is a dynamic opportunity for an innovative detail-oriented and collaborative professional interested in working directly with photography and works on paper collections in a fast-paced rapidly growing institution. This new position comes at an exciting time for the Raysor Center for Works on Paper. VMFA is currently preparing for a major expansion project that includes a new 12500-square-foot Raysor Center for Works on Papera state-of-the-artfacility for conservation research public accessibility and storage of photographs and works on paper as well as the establishment of dedicated photography galleries.

To support this expanded footprint VMFA seeks an Assistant Collections Manager toassistwith many aspects of managing the museums extensive collections of works on paper and photographs including cataloguing organization rehousing and inventorying the collections.

Responsibilities:

• Management and care of the museums collections of works on paper and photographs including cataloging rehousing collection organization tracking and inventory
• Under supervision of Collection Manager and curators research and catalog incoming acquisitions of photographs and works on paper and update existing collection records in the museum database
• Coordinate and support art movement storage housing and preparation for acquisitions gallery rotations reinstallations and exhibitions
• Organize andmaintaincollection storage areas;assistwith major inventory unpacking and rehousing projects
• Collaborate with curators registrars conservators installation crew facilities and security to pull track move photograph and prepare works for study display and storage
• Prepare and return objects requested for curatorial review conservation or exhibition
• Assistwith the care conservationsupportand permanent storage of works
• Monitor environmental and cleanliness conditions in galleries and storage areas
• Coordinate object movement and location tracking using the museum database and Asana

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge skillsabilitiesand competencies typically obtained through the completion of amasters level academic curriculum in art history conservation cultural heritage museum studies or related field orcommensurateprofessional experience.
• Knowledge of art and art history preferably with ability toidentifytypes of photographs and/or works on paper.
• Experience cataloguing and/or managing collections in an art museumlibraryor similar institution preferably with works on paper and/or photographs.
• Knowledge of best practices for handling housing and caring for works on paper.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience using collections management software including museum cataloging and project management software.
• Physical requirements:
  • Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 20 pounds
  • Reach above shoulders
  • Stoop kneel and ascend stepladder
  • Move through museum while pushing a cart
  • Color vision

Additional Considerations:

None

Benefits:

TheCommonwealth of Virginia offers a comprehensive total compensation packagethatincludeshealth benefits paid leave and flexible work schedules. The following benefits are available toclassified employees:

• Vacation and Other Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits
• Sickness and Disability Program
• Deferred Compensation with Cash Match
• Group Optional Life and Long-term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Retirement Plans
• State Employee Resources
• Agency-specific benefits such ascomplementary exhibition tickets anddiscounts on VMFA memberships dining shoppingclasses & programs and more.

Additionalinformation relating to the benefits available to eligible state employees can be foundonline at: Instructions:

Please provide three(3)professional references including their full name phone number and email address. References should be able to speak to your qualifications for the position and may be included in your resume or cover letter or attached separately in the portals other field.

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Contact Information

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Name: VMFAHuman Resources Department

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Phone: We do not provide application status updates via phone.

All applicants mustsubmitan online application. This position will close at 11:55 pm ET on the designated closing date listed at the top of this posting on . Emailed applications resumes or cover letters will not be accepted.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment new hires arerequiredto complete an I-9 form andpresent documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United Museum of Fine Artsuses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

VMFA is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer. Diverse and inclusive hiring practices are at the heart of what we do at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.