Collections Manager, Objects and Paintings

Title: Collections Manager, Objects and Paintings

State Role Title: Media Specialist III

Hiring Range: $52,000 annually

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Location: MAIN MUSEUM

Agency Website: vmfa.museum/about/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts invites applications for a Collections Manager, Objects and Paintings. This position offers critical support to the preservation and presentation of the museum's art collection.

The Collections Manager, Object and Paintings position requires a skilled individual with expertise in collections care, project management, and strategic planning. The manager will oversee the storage, preservation, and presentation of the museum's art collection, working with various types of art.

Duties include:

Overseeing the management of all collections storage spaces at VMFA (on and offsite) for objects and paintings, related storage organization and improvement projects, and planned implementation of offsite storage in support of the museum expansion project.

Serving as liaison for museum expansion-related planning and preparations regarding the collection and storage.

Developing storage strategies.

Creating storage mounts and housing.

Transporting art within the museum and between onsite and offsite storage spaces.

Utilizing TMS collections management system and other computer programs for data management, communication, and scheduling.
Supervising two Collections Technicians.

Employee Benefits:

This is a salaried, non-exempt position that offers Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits such as 12 paid holidays, health benefits and more. VMFA staff also enjoy museum benefits like free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for select museum programs and classes, and discounts at Amuse Restaurant, Best Café, and VMFA Shop.

Join our team at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional cultural experiences!

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability and knowledge to supervise collections storage and develop storage strategies.

Good knowledge of and demonstrated skill in the handling, housing, storage, and transportation of art according to museum standards and collections management practices.

Demonstrated skill in the design and fabrication of appropriate housing for artwork.

Significant project management skills and experience.

Experience assessing and prioritizing duties and projects.

Good judgment and a willingness to adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines.

Experience leading a team.

Additional Considerations

Education, Experience, License, and/or Certification or Preferred Qualifications:

Documented success as a professional Collections Manager in an art museum with a minimum of three years’ experience.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Some knowledge of art history.

Proficiency in the use of Collections Management Systems (preferably TMS), Microsoft Office, Outlook, and project management software such as Asana.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.

Online applications will be accepted until 11:55 PM on 09/22/2024. Please contact the HR office at recruitment@vmfa.museum if you need assistance. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is an EEO/AA, Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer.

Please submit three (3) references. Provide full name, phone number and email address. References may be attached in a separate document in the “other” field in the portal; or they may be included with the resume or cover letter.