Collections Care and Museum Operations Coordinator at STOCKBRIDGE MUNSEE COMMUNITY in Bowler, WI

Job description

• Every employee of Stockbridge Munsee Community is expected to present themselves in a professional manner to customers as well as other departments. Stockbridge Munsee Community strives to provide a provide a positive team environment where everyone contributes.
• WAGE: $27.99 Full-time Non-Excempt

Responsibilities

• The Collections Care & Museum Operations Coordinator under the direct supervision of the Director of Cultural Affairs will be responsible for supporting the stewardship, organization, and accessibility of Library/Museum collections and cultural resources. This position assists in maintaining collections, supporting public access, and ensuring the space remains clean, safe, and welcoming to the public. A candidate for the position will have an understanding of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (TALM) issues and practices and experience working in Indigenous collections and community contexts, or a willingness to learn. The position works collaboratively across Cultural Affairs (Language, THPO, and Library/Museum) to support shared initiatives and community engagement, and requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• 1. Maintain and manage collections and databases. Creates and maintains records of object loans, conservation, condition, location, exhibition, insurance, and collections of donor information, incoming and outgoing accessions.
• 2. Preserve and steward archival materials, objects, and bound materials (books) including physical originals and digital surrogates.
• 3. Continuously assess the storage needs of collections and develop plans for locating and acquiring new materials for incorporation into physical and digital collections
• 4. Continuously monitor the storage and exhibition environment where collections are present including implementing environmental monitoring and integrated pest management plans to ensure the preservation and stewardship of collections.
• 5. Assist with the development of policy and procedures concerning accessioning, cataloging, access and use of archival materials, library, and object collections (physical and digital surrogates) while implementing the nuances of cataloging standards adopted by the archival, library, and museum professions.
• 6. Organize and prepare accession and collection records and develop descriptions, classification systems, and finding aids to facilitate access to collections (physical and digital surrogates).
• 7. Monitor Library/Museum operation, housekeeping and security.
• 8. Implements a digital stewardship plan for collections access, retention, and preservation.
• 9. Collect, organize, and maintain a wide range of information for safekeeping and handling of materials and objects that are retained because of their importance and significance to the Tribe.
• 10. Research, and assess preservation and stewardship needs and care of various archival materials, books, and objects (physical and digital surrogates) to ensure long-term preservation and consult with specialists for more in-depth preventative conservation assessments and applications.
• 11. Work with professional consultants needed to assist with the documentation and promotion of the collections (photographers, marketing teams, exhibit fabricators, guest curators, etc.)
• 12. Respond to inquiries from other departments, researchers, students, and provide educational resources and tutorial on using access tools (PastPerfect & Laserfiche).
• 13. Manage all research requests and provides research training and tutorials for the public to increase access.
• 14. Assist in coordinating educational and public outreach programs regarding the Stockbridge-Munsee history and culture. This includes exhibits, professional presentations, public relations activities, and special events at the Library/Museum and off-site locations.
• 15. Assist staff and customers in the giftshop when necessary and operate the cash register for sales.
• 16. Formulate and submit monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports to the Director of Cultural Affairs
• 17. Manage, control, and prioritize multiple activities smoothly in a busy atmosphere.
• 18. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner,which promotes teamwork with customers, clients, co-workers and supervisors.
• 19. Attend relevant meetings and training sessions as recommended or required, including those helpful in gaining archival and computer skills.
• 20. Maintain strict department security, confidentiality, and quality to meet the professional standards of the department.
• 21. Must maintain an acceptable departmental attendance record.
• 22. Must be reliable and prompt when reporting to work.
• 23. Required to attend job related, in-service, meetings, and training to maintain professional and technical knowledge.
• 24. Must adhere to tribal law and other applicable laws as well as tribal personnel policies and procedures.
• 25. May be required to satisfactorily complete an exam or other testing requirement(s) to determine skill proficiency.
• 26. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Requirements

• All employees of Stockbridge Munsee Community must meet the following qualification:
• 1. Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug and health screening.
• 2. Must be at least 18 years of age, unless otherwise stated on job description
• 4. Must be able to work weekends, nights and holidays.
• 5. Must obtain and maintain Elder/Youth License as stated on job description.
• 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science, Archival Sciences, Museum Studies, History, or a related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 2. Experience interacting with the public.
• 3. Experience working collaboratively and in a culturally sensitive manner is preferred.
• 4. Knowledge and willingness to learn the history and culture of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums as well as the Stockbridge-Munsee Community.
• 5. Knowledge in collections management, archival processing, archival research, and public education.
• 6. Must be familiar with various computer software and digital platforms typically used in an office and museum/archive setting, i.e., email, word-processing, spreadsheets, photoshop, and Collections Management Systems such as PastPerfect, Mukurtu, etc.
• 7. Ability to operate standard office and digitization equipment such as computers, copy machines, smart tv, screen projector, digital cameras, overhead and flatbed scanners, microfilm readers, etc.
• 8. Requires the ability to perform mid to upper-level data analysis, including the ability to coordinate, strategize, systemize and correlate, using discretion in determining time, place, and/or sequence of operations within an organizational framework.
• 9. Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information to communicate orally, and in writing.
• 10. Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may require ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs.
• 11. Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as supervision, managing, leading, teaching, directing, planning, coordinating and controlling.
• 12. Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing
• approaches and techniques to problem resolution.
• 13. Must be able to work in a properly collegial relationship with co-workers, interact with other departments within the Tribe in the spirit of compromise, take on additional responsibilities in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork, be able to maintain an atmosphere of trust, fairness and respect and be mutually supportive with co-workers. Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• 14. Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
• 15. Must obtain and maintain coverage under the employer’s Employee Dishonesty policy.
• 16. Must pass pre-employment drug and health screening. Must adhere to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy during the course of employment.
• 17. Must be eligible for coverage under the employer’s liability insurance.
• 18. Must have demonstrated ability to maintain satisfactory working record in any prior or current employment.
• 19. Must be able to meet physical requirements of position.
• 20. Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance are required. Must obtain a Wisconsin driver’s license within 30 days of employment if applicant has an out-of-state driver’s license. Must meet and maintain the eligibility to operate a personal or tribal vehicle under the driver acceptability guidelines as established by Mohican Nation Insurance.
• 21. Must abide by departmental and organizational safety, testing, and professional dress guidelines.
• Skills
• Required
• Computer
• Advanced
• Project Management
• Advanced
• Attention to Detail
• Advanced
• Behaviors
• Required
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Required
• Knowledge in collections management, archival processing, archival research, and public education. Must be familiar with various computer software and digital platforms typically used in an office and museum/archive setting, i.e., email, word-processing, spreadsheets, photoshop, and Collections Management Systems such as PastPerfect, Mukurtu, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in library science, Archival Sciences, Museum Studies, History, or a related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. Experience interacting with the public. Experience working collaboratively and in a culturally sensitive manner is preferred.Knowledge and willingness to learn the history and culture of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums as well as the Stockbridge-Munsee Community.
• Required
• Driver's License
• Bachelors or better in Library Science or related field.

Skills

Required

• Computer
• Project Management
• Attention to Detail
• Must have a valid driver's license.