Collection and Exhibit Coordinator

Location

Fort Myers Beach, FL | United States

Job description

Position: Collection and Exhibit Coordinator

Reports to: Museum Manager

Emergency Classification: Essential

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: 105

Are you excited by the opportunity to be a part of the Culture, Parks & Recreation department supporting our Mound House Museum at the Town of Fort Myers Beach? The Town of Fort Myers Beach is seeking a detail-oriented individual with a passion for cultural and environmental historical knowledge to join our vibrant team! The ideal candidate will have a passion for history, organization, and museum standards.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is a community on a resilient journey. Working at the Town of Fort Myers Beach means contributing to a town's recovery, rebuilding its spirit, and creating a future that stands stronger than before. If the thought of using your experience, background, and skill set to join our dynamic team in this pivotal time excites you, please review the job description below and apply through the job ad.

Town of FMB Offers a Competitive Benefits Package!

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance plans for you and your family with low deductibles and low annual maximums! The Town of FMB pays 100% of employee only coverage and 50% of dependent coverage. Employer paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and gym membership reimbursement.

Work/Life Balance: The Town of FMB offers 26 days of PTO Annually, 14 Paid Holidays annually, paid parental leave, and flexible scheduling options.

Retirement Planning: 401(a)/457(b) Pension Plan with an employer contribution in which you are immediately vested.

and more!

Position Summary

The Collection and Exhibit Coordinator works under the supervision of the Museum Manager utilizing independent judgment frequently. The primary responsibility of this position is collections management, including but not limited to documentation, inventory, record keeping, public access, loans, accessioning, risk management, and implementing museum standards of care to collections. Additionally, the Collection and Exhibit Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the maintenance, design, installation, and evaluation of all outdoor interpretive signs, and museum exhibits for Mound House and the Town of Fort Myers Beach. The position requires regular travel between the Mound House and offsite collection storage facilities. The position will develop educational programs for Town residents and the Southwest Florida public on collection care, as well as work with the education staff to develop and implement programs related to the collection. This position also provides administrative, research, outreach, and project support to the Mound House staff as needed. This position would include limited coverage of the Museum Store in the selling of tickets and assisting visitors as needed. This position requires a varying schedule including nights and weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Maintains and properly handles and stores collections according to current museum standards.
• Prepares collections paperwork including but not limited to loan and donation documents, condition reports, and accessioning/deaccession files.
• Creates and maintains inventories, enters data, and maintains clear collection documentation and records.
• Communicates with potential donors, borrowers, and lenders to coordinate and support museum needs and initiatives.
• Provides research services to the public and other museum staff, including reference, web-based and off-site research.
• Performs routine exhibit and collections maintenance including archival, archaeological, historical, and natural history collections.
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes environmental monitoring data, including integrated pest management.
• Develops interpretive museum exhibits by researching, sourcing artifacts, writing labels/panels, and fabricating displays.
• Assists with aspects of educational programming as assigned.
• Assists with all aspects of special events and visitor experience as assigned.
• Aid in general office routine, which includes registration of participants, preparation of reports, answering the phone, and dispensing general information to the public.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with the general public, coworkers, and program participants at all times.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Attends all assigned events and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

NOTE: The examples of essential duties are not all-inclusive. The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education, Certification, and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Museum Studies, Archaeology, Historic Preservation, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 year of experience working directly in museum collections, archives, or related settings.

• CPR and First Aid certification preferred but must attain certification within 90 days of hire.

***Relevant work experience may substitute for required education on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of historic collections and exhibits.
• Knowledge of up-to-date collection care, and best practices for collections management and exhibit development.
• Skilled in computer literacy which includes, proficiency in Microsoft Windows Suite and collection management software.
• Skilled in writing, designing, editing, and installing exhibits and outdoor public interpretation signs.
• Skilled in creating and implementing collections related policies and procedures.
• Skilled in exhibit design, construction, and evaluation.
• Skilled in collection inventorying and displaying new collections.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and organize data and prepare records and reports.
• Ability to successfully work with and serve a diverse local community.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the job.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, moving, carrying, bending, and kneeling. Some crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, pushing, and pulling, bending, and stooping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to accomplish work which requires physical stamina.

Environmental Requirements:

• Environmental factors may vary, and this position will require some time spent outdoors at all times of the year.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and potentially dangerous environments.

Sensory Requirements:

• Task requires sound perception and discrimination.
• Task requires visual perception and discrimination.
• Task requires oral communications ability.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is an EOE and a DFW.

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$19.66 per hour