Collections Manager

Collections Manager:

The Dubois Museum: Wind River Historical Center in Dubois, WY seeks an energetic professional to

manage the collections for one of Fremont County's three Museums. This individual will work

collaboratively with other museum staff and other museum professionals within the Fremont County

Museum System.

Position Description

Collections Manager

Oversee all aspects of collection management including planning, care, loans, conservation,

accessions, storage, research, archival management, exhibits etc.

Perform historic research and assist with research requests

Manage part time staff, volunteers, interns

Work collaboratively with FCMS staff to advance the mission of all three county museums

Deliver talks and lectures for public programs and special events

Assist with educational initiatives for various Museum audiences which may include developing

and leading public curatorial and gallery talks, meeting with classes and other written materials

for various audiences, leading group hikes into a variety of historic sites and areas in the area

surrounding Dubois.

Assist in planning and implementation of special events

Work with museum support groups to promote and advance the mission of the museum

Ability to research and write professional historic journal articles

Assist in preparation and production of ReDiscover the Winds: A Wyoming History Podcast

Fund raising experience a plus

Qualifications/Experience

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in museum studies, history, art history, American Studies or related

field: 1-2 years of curatorial experience preferred; MA preferred

Ability to work in an environment where teamwork professional respect, personal ethics and

character are the foundation for achievement

Excellent organizational skills, computer literacy skills, preferred Past Perfect experience

Candidate must possess effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to

effectively manage multiple staff and volunteers.

Published writer a plus

Exhibit and Interpretation experience preferred

Compensation/Benefits

$38,780.00 per year plus very competitive benefit package that includes excellent retirement,

health insurance, 10 paid holidays per year, sick leave and vacation leave.

This position will be open until filled.

Applicants

Send, resume, cover letter and 3 professional references and unofficial transcripts to Fremont

County Museums, Central Director, Scott Goetz, 450 N 2nd

Rm 320 Lander, WY 82520 or email

to [email protected]

Dubois, WY is a small community located in the gorgeous Upper Wind River Range of Wyoming within

an hour and a half of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Dubois is an outdoor enthusiasts

dream!