National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

Institution/Company Organization Type - Museum or Other Cultural Heritage
Position Title - Principal Archivists/Dickinson Research Manager
Position Type -  Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits - Yes
Salary Range - $56,000 - $65, 000
Is ACA Certification required or preferred? - Preferred
Able to apply if a provisional CA or agree to take CA exam within 1 year of hire - No

ABOUT THE POSITION:  The Principal Archivist / Dickinson Research Manager will supervise Dickinson Research Center (DRC) staff and manage the accessioning, storage, preservation, record keeping, and access to the library and archival holdings of the DRC of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. This position will assess, identify, and implement strategies for the cataloguing and preservation of all DRC collections, both physical and digital, while ensuring professional standards and industry best practice in museum archives collection management. Working collaboratively with curatorial and education department staff, the lead archivist of the DRC will implement diverse and effective avenues for showcasing DRC materials to the general public as well as to institutional stakeholders.      
https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/about-the-museum/careers/
To apply please send cover letter with salary expectations and resume to hr@nationalcowboymuseum.org

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