Collections Manager: Riverton Museum Riverton WY.  Open until filled

The Riverton Museum in Riverton, WY seeks an energetic professional to manage the collections. This individual will work collaboratively with other museum staff and other museum professionals within the Fremont County Museum System.

Position Description

Collections Manager

• ·        Oversee all aspects of collection management including planning, care, loan requests, conservation, accessions, storage, research, exhibits etc.
• ·        Perform historic research and assist with research requests
• ·        Manage part time staff, volunteers, interns
• ·        Work collaboratively with FCMS staff to advance the mission of all three county museums
• ·        Deliver talks and lectures for public programs and special events
• ·        Assist with educational initiatives for various Museum audiences which may include developing and leading public curatorial and gallery talks, meeting with classes and other written materials for various audiences.
• ·        Assist in planning and implementation of special events
• ·        Work with museum support groups to promote and advance the mission of the museum
• ·        Ability to research and write professional historic journal articles
• ·        Archival experience a plus

Qualifications/Experience

• ·        Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in museum studies, history, art history, American Studies or related field:
• ·        1-2 years of curatorial experience preferred
• ·        Ability to work in an environment where teamwork professional respect, personal ethics and character are the foundation for achievement
• ·        Excellent organizational skills, computer literacy skills, preferred Past Perfect experience
• ·        Candidate must possess effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple staff and volunteers.
• ·        Published writer a plus
• ·        Exhibit and Interpretation experience  preferred
•      Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
•       Must be able to lead Treks in moderately strenuous outdoor conditions

Salary/Benefits

• ·        Salary $36,656.33 annually
• ·        Excellent County health and retirement benefits

• Forward a Resume, Cover letter & 3 reference to Fremont County Museum Director, Scott Goetz, 450 N 2^nd Rm 320, Lander, WY 82520.  Email scott.goetz@fremontcountywy.gov