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07-23-2013, 10:52 AM
Fort Monroe Authority
Position Description- Casemate Museum Collections Specialist
Job title: Casemate Museum Collections Specialist
Department: Museum
FLSA status: Full time-exempt
Work Conditions: Museum environment in historic building. Moderate to heavylifting;
ability to climb ladders. 40-hour work week; requires weekend work.
Salary Range: $30,000-$35,000 based on experience
Reports to: Director of Casemate Museum
Responsibilities:
1. Assist in the transition of the Casemate Museum from US Army Museum to FMAMuseum as specified in Memoranda of Agreement with the United States Army'sTraining and Doctrine Command and Center for Military History under thedirection of the Fort Monroe Authority's (FMA) Director of the Casemate Museum.
2. Plans and organizes the collection, identification, preservation,documentation and display of items in the museum.
3. Performs conservation and artifact maintenance as per Casemate MuseumCollections Policy.
4. Plays an essential role in exhibit development as a curator of innovativeand diverse exhibits that will engage existing and new audiences.
5. Working with the Museum Director, the Collections Specialist will developand implement an acquisitions plan to proactively grow the Casemate Museum’scollections of artifacts
6. Performs scholarly research to more fully develop the history of theCasemate Museum and Fort Monroe and the artifacts associated with that history.
7. Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Casemate Museum.
Qualifications:
· Undergraduate degree in Museum Studies orrelated program; Master’s degree preferred.
· Three to five years experience working in amuseum or collections-based institution.
· Extensive experience cataloging andinventorying collections with software such as Re:discovery or PastPerfect.
· Experience developing exhibits from conceptthrough to completion.
· Demonstrated knowledge of museum principles,concepts, techniques and procedures.
· Highly motivated individual with ability tomultitask.
· Excellent organizational and planning skills.
· Ability to manage competing deadlines and workefficiently both autonomously and with a team.
· Excellent verbal and technical writing skills
· Computer skills in Microsoft Office andknowledge of other office equipment.
The Fort Monroe Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer; in compliance withEEOC.
About the Casemate Museum
The Casemate Museum is located inside the granite walls of Fort Monroe“Freedom’s Fortress.” The Museum provides the back-story for Fort Monroe andhighlights Fort Monroe’s role in over 400 years of America’s unfolding drama;first as a colonial outpost to Civil War Union stronghold-epicenter ofContraband Refugees, home to several US Army Artillery and Training Schools andnow a National Monument. With beginnings as a row of artillery emplacements orcasemates, the museum transformed over time into officer’s quarters, holdingcells for former Confederates including Jefferson Davis, and now a museum. Themuseum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 AM-4:30 PM and closed NewYear’s, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
About Fort Monroe
Originally explored by Captain Christopher Newport in 1607, Fort Monroe hasmany stories, from a place of freedom for escaped slaves during the Civil Warto a beautiful landscape filled with natural beauty and ecotourism. Today, FortMonroe is a National Monument in the exciting process of land planning andredevelopment. As a place to bring your business, move your family or simplyspend a day, Fort Monroe is an important piece of history to enjoy today andtomorrow.
Visit: www.fmauthority.com (http://www.fmauthority.com/)
This posting will close when the position is filled. To apply please forward acopy of your resume, cover letter and FMA Job Application (available on websiteat www.fmauthority.com (http://www.fmauthority.com/))to:
Joan F. Baker
Human Resources Manager
jbaker@fmauthority.com (jbaker@fmauthority.com)
Or mail to:
Joan F. Baker
Human Resources Manager
151 Bernard Road
Fort Monroe, VA 23651
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Position Description- Casemate Museum Collections Specialist
Job title: Casemate Museum Collections Specialist
Department: Museum
FLSA status: Full time-exempt
Work Conditions: Museum environment in historic building. Moderate to heavylifting;
ability to climb ladders. 40-hour work week; requires weekend work.
Salary Range: $30,000-$35,000 based on experience
Reports to: Director of Casemate Museum
Responsibilities:
1. Assist in the transition of the Casemate Museum from US Army Museum to FMAMuseum as specified in Memoranda of Agreement with the United States Army'sTraining and Doctrine Command and Center for Military History under thedirection of the Fort Monroe Authority's (FMA) Director of the Casemate Museum.
2. Plans and organizes the collection, identification, preservation,documentation and display of items in the museum.
3. Performs conservation and artifact maintenance as per Casemate MuseumCollections Policy.
4. Plays an essential role in exhibit development as a curator of innovativeand diverse exhibits that will engage existing and new audiences.
5. Working with the Museum Director, the Collections Specialist will developand implement an acquisitions plan to proactively grow the Casemate Museum’scollections of artifacts
6. Performs scholarly research to more fully develop the history of theCasemate Museum and Fort Monroe and the artifacts associated with that history.
7. Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Casemate Museum.
Qualifications:
· Undergraduate degree in Museum Studies orrelated program; Master’s degree preferred.
· Three to five years experience working in amuseum or collections-based institution.
· Extensive experience cataloging andinventorying collections with software such as Re:discovery or PastPerfect.
· Experience developing exhibits from conceptthrough to completion.
· Demonstrated knowledge of museum principles,concepts, techniques and procedures.
· Highly motivated individual with ability tomultitask.
· Excellent organizational and planning skills.
· Ability to manage competing deadlines and workefficiently both autonomously and with a team.
· Excellent verbal and technical writing skills
· Computer skills in Microsoft Office andknowledge of other office equipment.
The Fort Monroe Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer; in compliance withEEOC.
About the Casemate Museum
The Casemate Museum is located inside the granite walls of Fort Monroe“Freedom’s Fortress.” The Museum provides the back-story for Fort Monroe andhighlights Fort Monroe’s role in over 400 years of America’s unfolding drama;first as a colonial outpost to Civil War Union stronghold-epicenter ofContraband Refugees, home to several US Army Artillery and Training Schools andnow a National Monument. With beginnings as a row of artillery emplacements orcasemates, the museum transformed over time into officer’s quarters, holdingcells for former Confederates including Jefferson Davis, and now a museum. Themuseum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 AM-4:30 PM and closed NewYear’s, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
About Fort Monroe
Originally explored by Captain Christopher Newport in 1607, Fort Monroe hasmany stories, from a place of freedom for escaped slaves during the Civil Warto a beautiful landscape filled with natural beauty and ecotourism. Today, FortMonroe is a National Monument in the exciting process of land planning andredevelopment. As a place to bring your business, move your family or simplyspend a day, Fort Monroe is an important piece of history to enjoy today andtomorrow.
Visit: www.fmauthority.com (http://www.fmauthority.com/)
This posting will close when the position is filled. To apply please forward acopy of your resume, cover letter and FMA Job Application (available on websiteat www.fmauthority.com (http://www.fmauthority.com/))to:
Joan F. Baker
Human Resources Manager
jbaker@fmauthority.com (jbaker@fmauthority.com)
Or mail to:
Joan F. Baker
Human Resources Manager
151 Bernard Road
Fort Monroe, VA 23651
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.