Denver Museum of Nature & Science https://www.dmns.org/
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) seeks an Anthropology Collections Manager and NAGPRA Coordinator to serve as an integral part of the Integrative Collections Branch as a part of the larger Science Division. The Anthropology Collections currently hold approximately 500,000 artifacts in the disciplines of Archaeology and Ethnology; the collections are largely from North America, but represent civilizations and cultures from across the world. This position supports the efforts to preserve the collections on a long-term basis, increase access and grow scientific output, manage and expand collections, and to help inspire diverse communities’ understanding of, and involvement in, anthropology and the natural world.
This position manages the Anthropology Collections by leading the collections team, as well as supporting the NAGPRA activities of the Museum. As part of the Integrative Collections Branch, this collaborative position seeks to implement best practices in collections care and access, including improving both physical and digital care of and access to collections. This position works closely with curatorial and conservation staff, indigenous source communities, and collections staff from all disciplines.
The position reports to the Director of Integrative Collections.
Job Class: Full Time
Hiring Range: $58,000-$63,000
Work Schedule: Typical schedule M-F business hours, some evenings and weekends required as needed
Direct Reports: 1-4
Essential Duties
- Implements professional collections management for anthropology collections, including knowledge and application of preventive conservation measures, and laws, regulations, and ethics pertaining to archaeological and ethnological collections (especially NAGPRA).
- Facilitates the accession, deaccession, loan, documentation, registration, and preparation of collections.
- Organizes and systematically stores artifacts and associated data for ease of access and long-term preservation.
- Facilitates internal and external access and use of collections for purposes of research, education, loan, and exhibit—this includes both physical and digital access.
- Facilitates tribal consultations, publications, documentation, and other requirements of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
- Provides administration of and expertise on collections databases and reports (EMu and Crystal Reports), ensuring timely and accurate information.
- Supervises professional staff, interns, students, and volunteers.
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