Collections Manager, Upcountry History Museum, Greenville, SC

Collections Manager, Upcountry History Museum, Greenville, SC

Collections Manager:
Upcountry History Museum Full‑time, salaried position with benefits. Salary range: $50,000 - $55,000

The Upcountry History Museum, located in Greenville, SC, is seeking its next Collections Manager
. Reporting to the CEO, the full‑time Collections Manager is responsible for the documentation, expansion, interpretation, care and preservation of the Museum's permanent collection and its use in exhibitions, programs, publications, and other formats. This position is responsible for providing a program that conveys the Museum's unique identity as the community's history museum and furthers the Museum's mission of bringing history and the public together.

The position works closely with the Museum's COO and Facility Manager regarding the care and management of the collection, as well as the responsibilities associated with traveling and in‑house organized exhibitions.

As a member of the Museum's leadership team, this position collaborates with a wide range of community organizations and partners, and will be enthusiastic about community outreach and making the critical themes of history accessible to the public.

The Collections Manager oversees the acquisition, care, preservation, digitization, exhibition, and loan of objects related to the permanent collection. The Collections Manager ensures the appropriate handling, security, storage, documentation, and inventory of objects; develops wall text, labels, and catalogue entries; and researches, lectures and writes about the collections and topics pertaining to the Upcountry, SC. The Collections Manager is responsible for seeking and recommending additions to the permanent collection.

• Responsible for collections management, including the use of Past Perfect.
• Maintains collections records, including loan agreements, condition reports, accession records, location changes, insurance records, transaction files, and collection inventories.
• Monitors Museum environmental conditions; particularly humidity, lighting levels, and temperature.
• Participates in building security and pest control audits.
• Assists with cultivation of collectors and donors.
• Assists with research, installation, presentation, security and de‑installation of changing exhibitions.
• Conducts, organizes, and completes exhibition and loaned assets incoming and outgoing condition reports.
• Supervises interns and volunteers assisting with collections care and management responsibilities.
• Publicly represents the Museum and Museum Collections, including media inquiries and interviews.

• BA in American History, Art History, Museum Studies, related field, and/or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in museum, historical society, historic site, or other public history venue.
• Demonstratable research and writing experience.
• Project management and exhibition experience.
• Ability to work with co‑workers, interns, volunteers, and the public professionally, respectfully, and tactfully. Ability to support management decisions and goals in a positive, professional manner.
• Must be willing to help others succeed and be respectful of deadlines.
• Possess a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle.

• Master's degree in Museum Studies, Public History, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years experience working with museum collections.
• Minimum 2 years experience working with exhibition installations and de‑installations.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience using open‑source content management/web platforms; knowledge of these and practices of digital humanities.
• Demonstrated creativity in developing programs and events that engage a broad public audience.

• Highly motivated and detail oriented.
• Outgoing, energetic, self‑motivated, and passionate about history and culture.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to multi‑task.
• Creative and innovative; adaptable to changing situations and circumstances.

Work is performed under usual office conditions. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Some standing, walking, bending, frequent use of hands, stooping, and lifting (at least 25 pounds).

The Upcountry History Museum is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities for all persons and is an EEO affirmative action employer.

To apply for this position please email: cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Mrs. Dana L. Thorpe, CEO, Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC 29601 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).