JOB INFO
Director of Museum Services
The Cleveland Museum of Art,
Cleveland, Ohio
Posted: 4/16/2008
Level: Senior
Type: Permanent
Job categories: Administrative, Director
The Director of Museum Services of the Cleveland Museum of Art has primary responsibility for the care and management of the Museum’s collections and for overseeing a broad range of support services required for the development and presentation of special exhibitions.
As a senior manager within the institution, the Director of Museum Services oversees several departments, including Collections Management, Conservation, Design & Installation, Photographic Services, and the Ingalls Library. S/he is responsible for managing and coordinating the work of these departments, especially in support of the ongoing presentation and utilization of the collections and the Museum’s special exhibitions program. In this capacity, the Director of Museum Services prepares and manages the divisional budget, participates in institutional planning, assists with resource development, and represents the division in the development and implementation of special projects.
Primary Responsibilities
- Oversees and coordinates the work of all of departments responsible for collections management functions, including the transportation, storage, documentation and display of works of art from the collection and on loan to the museum.
- Works closely with the Chief Conservator, the Director of the Ingalls Library, the Registrar, the Director of Design & Installation, and Director of Photographic Services, providing oversight for day-to-day operations, budget planning and management, strategic planning, and resource development for each of the departments under his/her supervision.
- Works closely with the Chief Curator and Exhibitions Manager on the planning and implementation of the Museum’s special exhibitions program. Serves as a member of the Museum’s Exhibitions Committee and coordinates all of the activities of the Museum Services division required for the development and presentation of special exhibitions.
- Represents his/her division in all institutional planning efforts and ensures that the goals and priorities established for the departments under his/her supervision will fulfill the mission of the museum and adhere to best practices in the field.
- Working in consultation with the members of various departments, including Conservation, Protection Services, and Facilities Management, develops and regularly updates all policies related to the documentation, care and management of the collections.
- Working in consultation with the Museum’s technology staff, plans and coordinates the development and maintenance of all computing resources (hardware and software) that are utilized for the management of the collections (i.e., the Museum’s collection of works of art and the holdings of the Ingalls Library) to ensure that they fulfill institutional objectives and are coordinated with related uses of computing (e.g., for marketing or interpretation) in the Museum.
- Works closely with the Directors of Protection Services and Facilities Management to ensure that the Museum’s physical plant is managed in manner that ensures the safety and proper care of the collections. Participates in emergency and disaster planning and leads the conservation department’s efforts in response to an emergency or disaster. Represents Museum Services division as a member of the facilities management team, ensuring that all decisions regarding the maintenance and improvement of the facility are made with proper consideration for the needs of the collections.
Qualifications
- M.A. in Art History or Museum Studies, or the equivalent.
- Five years in a senior
management position in a general art museum, or the equivalent, with significant experience in the development and presentation of special exhibitions.
- A broad knowledge of museum practices, especially in the areas of collections management and exhibitions management and implementation.
- A demonstrated ability to work successfully with others?e.g., museum staff, volunteers, and diverse public constituencies?to achieve institutional objectives.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- An ability to work with databases, word processing, and other computing tools that the staff is expected to use on a regular basis.
Compensation
Competitive with excellent benefits package.
How to apply
Qualified applicants should send resumes, curricula vitae, or other relevant credentials to:
Human Resources
The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106-1797
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