COLLECTIONS MANAGER

Details Classification: Full-time, Regular Location: Milpitas, CA Position Summary The position maintains and advocates for the integrity, safety, and order of CHM’s physical object collection, whether in storage or on exhibit. They assist the Director of Collections with the custodial responsibilities for the approximate 41,000 physical objects in storage, and provide documentation, stewardship, and access to this collection. The incumbent is also responsible for supporting additional activities including physical object-based grant projects, cataloging physical objects at the warehouse, condition reporting incoming and outgoing loan objects, and assisting with installing and deinstalling exhibition artifacts. This position is primarily based at the Museum’s collection storage warehouse in Milpitas, and the museum in Mountain View. Responsibilities Master and maintain CHM-enhanced Nomenclature hierarchyCoordinate with Facilities to schedule warehouse forklifting to access and store artifactsOperate warehouse scissor lift to access objects & to replace earthquake straps after forkliftingManage warehouse portion of annual collections move, and accurately update locationsManage physical object research requests, both internal & external, in-person & remote researchersProvide access & supervision to CHM’s 1401 Restoration Team when pulling spare parts at the warehouseCatalog large artifacts received at warehouseProvide access to Special Collections stored at warehousePhysically un-pack/crate & re-pack/crate incoming loan objectsAssist with installing & deinstalling loaned objects from exhibitsAssist with transportation of loaned objects between warehouse & museumPhysically meet/work with art handlers/shippers at warehouse & museumConfirm availability/condition of outgoing CHM loan objects at warehouseAssist with pulling outgoing CHM loan objects from display at the museum, as neededCondition report and photograph outgoing CHM loan objectsPrepare and pack CHM loan objects for transportPhysically meet/work with art handlers/shippers at warehouse & museumReplace & record monthly pest traps and dataloggers at the warehousePerform opening & closing security walkthroughs at warehouse - address issues/submit ticketsAssist with quarterly exhibit cleaningsPull CHM artifacts being considered for exhibition from storage at warehouse for reviewAssess/create exhibit object mountsAssist with installing & deinstalling exhibit objectsTransport CHM exhibit objects between museum, archive, & warehouseReturn CHM exhibit objects to home locations at warehouse, update locations in CMS Qualifications And Skills The professional background, experience, and technical skills required for success in this role. Required Master’s degree in museum studies from an accredited university with 2+ years progressive hands-on experience working with physical museum objectsDemonstrated knowledge and experience with artifact collections management, record-keeping, artifact storage systems, handling, and packingDemonstrated knowledge and experience with IPM, security, and mitigating risks to collections in generalHighly organized, creative, & curious, with excellent attention to detail & time management skillsPhotography and photo editing skillsStrong interpersonal communications skills, working both independently and collaboratively with a diverse group of people, and possessing a sense of humorExperience working with large artifacts, ability to efficiently and safely use a pallet jack, cataloging, artifact handling, collections moves, and working in storage facilitiesExperience as a frequent user of a CMS, with a passion for maintaining accurate locations Preferred Experience strapping large artifacts to palletsExperience using PEM2 dataloggers and eClimate Notebook for environmental analysisFamiliarity with computer, technology or electronics artifact collections and preservation requirementsMount making – brass and acrylicSafe and efficient operation of a scissor lift & hand tools – power & manual Work Arrangement Location, Schedule, Travel, and Working Conditions Hours: This is a full-time position - 40 hours per weekWork Location: This is a hybrid position requiring the candidate to be onsite 4 days a week (80%).Schedule: Standard 8 hours per day.Flexibility: Duties may include occasional weekend work.Other Requirements: Staff in this position must travel occasionally between the Museum’s three locations in Mountain View, Fremont, and Milpitas. A valid CA driver’s license and reliable transportation are required Benefits Fully sponsored Medical, dental, and vision benefitsPartially sponsored Health dependent costsHealth Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contributions403(b) retirement plan with 1:1 employer matchingGenerous PTO (Paid Time Off) benefitsFully sponsored Life and Disability InsuranceEmployee Discounts in museum store and onsite café Compensation Commensurate with experience. Salary Range: $70,000–$85,000 annually About CHM At the Computer History Museum our mission is to decode technology—its computing past, digital present, and future impact on humanity. From the heart of Silicon Valley, we share insights from our research, our events, and our incomparable collection of computing artifacts and oral histories to convene, inform, and empower people to shape a better future. At CHM, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Our Values At CHM, we strive to create a culture that is collaborative, caring, and fun, where we hold ourselves accountable, look for the best in each other, and learn together. These are our values: integrity, inclusiveness, innovation, communication, curiosity. How to Apply Are you ready to become a part of our team? To be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter and resume and three professional references to jobs@computerhistory.org. 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