The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Collections and Exhibitions Manager, UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art
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This position manages the care of the permanent collections and their related ephemera, as well as objects loaned to the museum for rotating exhibitions and related projects. This includes processes of accessioning, deaccessioning, and temporary loans, in line with contemporary museum standards. This position plans, implements, documents, and preserves exhibitions, programs, and projects from inception to completion. If a program, project, or other scholarly activity engages with the collections, this position is involved in the planning and implementation of those activities. This position facilitates access to the collection for scholars and the public. This position teaches, trains, and manages staff, interns, volunteers, and students in collections and exhibitions care/preservation. The duties of this position include research into the collection, contemporary museum standards, and the teaching of this knowledge to others.
Responsibilities include overseeing the care of collections and archives in service to the Museum’s mission and University goals, working with the appropriate staff and volunteers in achieving this objective; preparing materials for various research and educational engagements with a wide range of audiences; completing procedures associated with acquisitions, deaccessions, loans, storage, and insurance of the collection; continuing to develop strong collection maintenance policies and procedures in accordance with the standards of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM); managing all exhibitions, online, onsite, and offsite; working directly with the Executive Director, artists, and curators, to manage exhibition processes: loans, insurance, labels, checklists, installation, shipping..etc.; ensuring that contracts and payments for all visiting artists and speakers are arranged and that accommodations/travel is booked when applicable. During installations, this position manages and communicates with all staff to ensure coordination and teamwork. Additional duties include office administration, grant administration, maintenance of records, composing and editing correspondence, data entry, customer service, and performing related duties as assigned.
The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is part of the UNLV College of Fine Arts. A creative nexus anchored within the vibrant and diverse culture of Las Vegas, the College of Fine Arts boldly launches visionaries who transform the global community through collaboration, scholarship, and innovation. More about its exhibition spaces, and performance venues, along with its seven academic departments and schools, can be found at the College website.
Mission
The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art believes everyone deserves access to art that challenges our understanding of the present and inspires us to create a future that holds space for us all.
About
Located on the campus of one of the most racially diverse universities in the United States, we strive to create a nourishing environment for those who continue to be neglected by contemporary art museums, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ groups. As the only contemporary art museum in the city of Las Vegas, we commit ourselves to leveling barriers that limit access to the arts, especially for first-time visitors. To facilitate access for our guests we provide free entry to all our exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and community activities. Our collection of artworks offers an opportunity for researchers and scholars to develop a more extensive knowledge of contemporary art in Southern Nevada.
Minimum starting salary for this position is $45,450
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