Registrar / Collections Manager Fort Walla Walla Museum To Discover, Preserve, and Share Walla [...]

Company: Kenmore Heritage Association
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 18, 2025

Job Description:

The Registrar / Collections Manager is a full-time position reporting directly to the Executive Director. This position is responsible for the collection, exhibits, and computer system for Fort Walla Walla Museum.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee collection of 60,000 artifacts, art, images and historical documents
• Receive new items, process paperwork with donors and create digital files including images to support the collection
• Design, fabricate, and install exhibits, in conference with Executive Director
• Supervise volunteers and interns on collections and exhibit work
• Respond to public inquiries and give public presentations
• Perform standard maintenance of Museum computer system
• Work with staff in development and coordination of museum events
• Maintain updates and backups to server and other tech needs as necessary
• Perform other duties as requested by the Executive DirectorMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Training and experience working with historical artifacts
• Strong verbal and written communication, research, time management and organizational skills
• Excellent editing, proofreading and computer skills including MS Office Suite
• Proven experience at managing multiple tasks effectively
• Capacity to work effectively and congenially with staff, volunteers and visitors
• Ability to follow directions, determine priorities, be flexible and complete tasks on time
• Initiative to seek out and take advantage of opportunities to strengthen relevant knowledge
• Computer network management & computer troubleshooting skillsDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's degree in Museum Studies from an accredited institution
• Expertise in prehistoric and/or historical artifact identification
• Interest and enthusiasm in preserving and sharing local heritage
• Knowledge of Pacific Northwest History
• Previous experience with PastPerfect 4.0
• Proficiency with Photoshop or similar program
• Fluency in Spanish
• Experience with public speakingBENEFITS:
• Two weeks of paid time off annually
• 3% matching on a SimpleIRA
• A quarterly wellness bonus of $300APPLICATION PROCESS:This position will remain open until filled. Please apply by emailing a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to info@fwwm.org.
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