Museum Specialist; Loan Program Coordinator

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Job Title: Museum Specialist (Loan Program Coordinator) to support curatorial services at a federal collections facility in Forestville, MD. This role involves managing a heritage artifact loan program, including documentation, object handling, inventory control, and collaboration with curatorial staff and exhibition teams. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, experienced in museum collections management systems, and capable of supporting multiple curatorial functions while maintaining high professional standards.

• Assist in the execution and maintenance of a museum loan program, including records management and file reconciliation
• Utilize museum collections management systems (e.g., Past Perfect, Proficio) to track artifact movements and maintain metadata
• Apply industry-standard practices to ensure safe handling and documentation of heritage asset collections and object loans
• Create labels and supporting documentation for exhibits and displays
• Conduct and document research to confirm provenance of artifacts and support accession decisions
• Use Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) to create reports, labels, presentations, and forms
• Support professional partnerships and internal collaboration to advance collection accessibility and museum readiness initiatives
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventories; conduct scheduled assessments of collection objects
• Identify and apply advancements in museum technology, software, and object care techniques
• Operate storage facility equipment (e.g., Work Assist Vehicle, pallet jack, sculpture lift)
• Manage timelines and ensure project deliverables are met on schedule
• Communicate effectively in both written and oral formats with team members and stakeholders
• Lift and move artifacts weighing up to 40 lbs
• Must report onsite at the Forestville, MD location

• Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, History, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in museum collections management or as a registrar,
• or 5 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree or higher in Museum Studies, History, Maritime History, or related social sciences
• Proficiency in collections management software such as Past Perfect or Proficio
• Demonstrated knowledge of museum standards, collections care, and artifact documentation
• Strong research and writing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Experience operating equipment used in artifact storage and transport
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)

• TBD

• Forestville, MD