Collections Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Harvard University Full time
Job Summary

The Harvard Art Museums are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Collections Operations Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the operations of the Harvard Art Museums' storage and Art Study Centers, and to supervise the staff responsible for the care and access of the collections.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the operations of the Harvard Art Museums' storage and Art Study Centers
  • Supervise the staff responsible for the care and access of the collections
  • Ensure that the collections are handled, transported, and stored in a safe and secure manner
  • Enhance management of and access to the collection through exploration and expansion of technologies, procedures, and workflows
  • Hire and manage staff, delegate and assign tasks to best support smooth and efficient operations
  • Determine appropriate staffing levels to manage each day's appointments and projects
  • Consistently evaluate and adjust roles and responsibilities as needed to better support operations
  • Train staff on procedures and protocols in all aspects of study room usage and art storage operations
  • Provide back-up support in all functions of the department's daily operations
  • Establish and nurture positive relationships with both internal and external constituents
  • Gather data and provide statistical information based on a variety of usage criteria to use as a basis for sound decision-making
  • Support the Assistant Director for Collections with the planning and implementation of Museums initiatives
  • Explore best practice models and industry standards for collections care
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working with collections in a professionally accredited museum, including a minimum of 2 years of staff supervisory experience
  • Experience in art handling, storage maintenance, and collections care
  • College background in fine art, art history, or museum studies strongly preferred; knowledge of the preservation of works of art a plus
  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, must be a willing partner and collaborator
  • Excellent writing and verbal skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as an effective member of a team
Benefits

The Harvard Art Museums offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health and welfare benefits, work-life and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.

About Us

The Harvard Art Museums are dedicated to advancing and supporting learning at Harvard University, in the local community, and around the world. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.



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