Collections Associate

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $3,657.33 - $3,986.66
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Taos
115 Civic Plaza Dr (Show on map)
Dec 22, 2024
Requisition ID req31568 Working Title Collections Associate Position Grade 11 Position Summary The Harwood Museum of Art, based off-campus in Taos, New Mexico, seeks a dynamic Collections Associate. This key staff member receives, prepares, and catalogs new materials; coordinates and organizes exhibition related movement of objects, including packing, shipping, and insurance for collections exhibitions and incoming and outgoing loans to/from the Museum. Coordinates access to collection for study, teaching, and research. Coordinates and facilitates ongoing reports to track maintenance activity and updates to the database of collection contents. Coordinates publicity and publications related to the collection and exhibitions including copyright permissions and images. May supervise museum personnel, volunteers, and/or students. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of art and art history including identification of specific types of art works. Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events. Ability to analyze project requirements and prepare work estimates. Knowledge of museum policies, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures. Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management of project budgets. Additional Requirements Position requires: a) Overall management of museum collections and loans; b) performing inventorying, processing, cataloguing, transportation, storage and conservation of museum/gallery collections c) developing and maintaining databases of collection items; d) providing information and consultation to external constituencies; and e) coordinating outreach programs, publicity, publications and events related to the museum including copyright permissions. Campus Taos Department Harwood Foundation (124A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $3,657.33 - $3,986.66 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 1/6/2025 Eligible for Remote Work Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Submit a cover letter, resume and three (3) Supervisory and/or Professional references via the UNM Jobs Application site. *Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular* or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.** The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.