LOCATION: Denver, Colorado

PRIMARY PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: 1200 Broadway, Denver CO 80203

SALARY: $2,000.00 - $2,153.84 Biweekly $4,333.33 - $4,666.66 Monthly

OPENING DATE: 10/25/22 CLOSING DATE: 11/17/22 11:59 PM JOB TYPE: Full Time 

DESCRIPTION OF JOB: History Colorado Collection History Colorado has been building and refining The Collection since 1879. The Collection is a tangible point of connection between the present and the past. It reflects who we are and what we value today, and records what will be of interest to Coloradans in the future. The value of The Collection lies in the powerful stories it holds, and in its potential for aiding public awareness and understanding of the state’s history through uses including: research, educational programming, exhibitions, loans, design inspiration and community building. The Collection currently comprises approximately 225,000 artifacts, 1,000,000+ photographs, and 9,000+ linear feet of textual and archival materials. As an important part of Collections Access, the Registrar creates and maintains intellectual and physical control of and legal documentation for millions of collection objects throughout the State. Primary responsibilities include managing the acquisition process, facilitating collections processing, and deaccessions and dispositions. The Registrar provides a high level of project management and works with other members of the department for planning, developing and implementing strategies for collections inventory documentation, storage, and other collections projects. The position applies concepts, principles, and techniques of professional museum registration methods and museum collections management. The Registrar is responsible for maintaining and enforcing legal and ethical standards for collections stewardship and impressing the importance of these issues upon co-workers. There is also a high level of public outreach and access services this position provides to internal/external patrons, all in the service of activating multiple access mechanisms to ensure that collections are intellectually preserved and available to the public for use, including in research, loans, programs, educational activities, and exploration and discovery. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Working with Curatorial staff to manage the acquisition process

Completing registration and acquisition documents and files

Confirming and acquiring appropriate copyright and/or licenses

Creating reports for and managing the staff Collections Committee accessioning

Facilitating the cataloging process

Managing information in the database

Assisting staff with permanent collection projects such as problem-solving, inventories, conservation/preservation priorities, etc.

Facilitate the deaccession process by working with curatorial staff on the proposal and documentation of deacessions as well as managing and tracking dispositions

Working with other staff to create, implement, and uphold policies and procedures

Provide high level of accountability and project management

Provide high level of and improvement of collections outreach, programming, and access

Supervising the work of volunteers and interns Assisting with other CSCA projects as needed

PREFERRED CANDIDATE CAN SUCCESSFULLY DEMONSTRATE: Proven application of registration and collections skills (including legal familiarity for acquisitions, deaccessions, and rights)

Strong abilities to make decisions, be self-directing and work independently, and show motivation

Experience with large collections or high volumes of activity at a medium to large institution (or experience that is comparable)

Experience in project management, meeting deadlines, and flexible multi-tasking in a fastpasted and sometimes ever-changing environment

Innovative and/or motivated approaches for collections outreach and providing access to collections

Experience doing accession research and understanding collections provenance

Effective communication and cooperation with other museum staff, especially curatorial staff

Ability to direct registration tasks or make comparable decisions with or in absence of a supervisor

Strong work with typical artifact numbering problems and problem-solving skills with collections objects

Ability to adapt strengths and experience to continue, change, or make new procedures

Familiarity and experience with rights and reproductions and digitization

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS, CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & APPEAL RIGHTS:

Master’s degree in Museum Studies, History, Art History, Library Science (or related degree) with a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant and practical full-time experience

Extensive knowledge of museum registration processes and standards including applicable laws and ethical codes as set forth by AAM (e.g. Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, tax requirements for charitable donations, AAM’s Accreditation Commission’s Expectations for Collections Stewardship)

Collections Management or Registration experience with large collections and projects (100,000+ objects), including management of staff (paid and unpaid)

Experience handling, packing and shipping of museum objects of a widely varying nature High level of proficiency with collections management databases

Knowledge of conservation practices including the standard agents of deterioration, their effects on different types of artifacts, and how to best mitigate their effects (theft, fire, water, temperature, relative humidity, pests, light, contaminants, etc.)

Position requires periodic travel by car, van, and truck to storage facilities and museums throughout the state, typically for periods of less than one week in duration

Experience in project management, meeting deadlines, and multi-tasking

Effective communication and cooperation with other museum staff, especially curatorial staff

Sometimes requires lifting heavy objects and working on ladders Ability to certify and use of pallet jack, forklift, scissor lift, and other warehouse type equipment 

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. IF NOT APPLYING ON-LINE, SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Online is the preferred method of applying for this announcement. DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION: Dany.McCoy@state.co.us METHODS OF APPOINTMENT: This position is not part of the classified state personnel system.