Lending Collection Manager

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Learning and Engagement, the Lending Collection Manager provides strategic direction and day-to-day management of the museum’s Lending Collection, a key component of the museum’s outreach strategy to communities across the state of Hawaiʻi. This includes overseeing the Lending Collection’s circulation and the curation of hands-on lending boxes to support tours, self-guided gallery experiences, studio programs, artmaking, teacher development, and educators.

The Lending Collection Manager will also play a central role in developing and later overseeing the operations of HoMA’s Curiosity Hub, a new public-facing space that invites visitors to explore objects from the Lending Collection.

The Lending Collection Manager is a key member of HoMA’s interpretive team, which is composed of Learning and Engagement professionals, HoMA’s curators, designers, and technology staff. Together, they are charged with developing a cohesive and complementary suite of interpretive materials and resources that support the vision and values of the museum.

This position combines the principles of collections management, library and information sciences, and museum education to expand equitable access to object-based learning. The ideal candidate is skilled in building systems and workflows and is able to balance collection care needs with the mission of accessibility and education. Above all, they are curious, collaborative, and service-minded, with a passion for HoMA’s educational mission.

Opened in 1927, the Honolulu Museum of Art is a home for art and education created for the benefit of the entire community. Founder Anna Rice Cooke envisioned a museum that would bring people together through the power of art and “the deep intuitions that are common to all.” The museum was conceived of as a place of meaningful exchange and dialogue, celebrating the diverse artistic and cultural traditions of Hawai‘i’s multi-ethnic population.

From this founding intention grew the museum of today, with a world-class encyclopedic collection of more than 55,000 works of art, representing a stunning breadth of places and eras, from all corners of the globe and from the ancient past to the present day.

• Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, Art History, Education, or related fields in liberal arts and social sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of experience in library services, collections management, registration, education, or other relevant experience.
• Enthusiastic about expanding equitable access to museum collections.
• Familiarity with current research and standards in collections management and library and information sciences.
• Familiarity with collections management or integrated library systems software.
• Ability to conduct object-based research.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively and professionally with an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to create a sense of belonging across communities and develop and nurture strong relationships with diverse external constituents.
• Intelligent self-starter who is committed to the museum’s mission.
• Honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic supported by commitment, enthusiasm, and follow-through.
• Ability to work within and support a diverse community of visitors, artists, and employees.

• Master’s degree in library and information sciences, Museum Studies, Art History, or related field.
• Experience managing collections, archives, library collections, or museum objects.
• Familiar with Mandarin Library Automation software.
• Knowledge current museum education, visitor studies, and art history pedagogy and practice
• Knowledge of art history.
• Understanding of and dedication to advancing the Honolulu Museum of Art’s identity, vision, and values.
• Work closely with Associate Director of Learning and Engagement to develop and implement the long-term vision, policies, and priorities for the lending collection,…