BACKGROUND:
Collections Manager at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum performs and manages essential museum-related collections and management tasks. Designated as the state’s maritime museum, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum cares for a collection of over 20,000 objects. In addition, the collection includes 60,000 photographs, 7,000 books, 15,000 periodicals, 9,000 blueprints, and a
large manuscript collection. It is one of the largest maritime collections on the Great Lakes and reflects the museum’s mission of documenting the role of Wisconsin in maritime history.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for the care, accessioning, cataloging, and general management of museum collections. Assists the public and museum staff with research and the study of museum collections. Assists the museum in formulating policy that affects collection management. Supports and implements the institutional goal of increasing public access to, and relevance of, museum collections and curatorial research. Trains and manages collections volunteers. Reports
to the WMM Executive Director.
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