DMS International · 4 months ago
Museum Specialist (Collections Management)
Forestville, MD
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expDMS International is a professional services firm focused on workforce transformation and customized learning solutions. They are seeking a Museum Specialist (Collections Management) to support curatorial operations at a federal collections facility, where the role involves managing collections, conducting research, and ensuring proper documentation and care of heritage assets.
ConsultingGovernmentInformation and Communications Technology (ICT)Training
Responsibilities
Apply museum industry standards in handling, storing, and documenting Heritage Asset Collection (HAC) objects and artifacts
Use museum collections management software (e.g., PastPerfect, Proficio) to manage object records and updates
Support physical inventory, routine object assessments, and environmental control monitoring
Draft interpretive labels and basic exhibit text for both internal and external audiences
Fabricate basic object mounts and storage containers for new accessions or re-housing needs
Conduct and document provenance research for current and prospective collection objects
Assist in identifying objects for deaccessioning and completing all related documentation and disposal processes
Support accession record updates, including hardcopy file maintenance and data entry into museum databases
Monitor, document, and assist with correcting environmental controls across multiple storage areas
Operate common storage facility equipment such as pallet jacks, Work Assist Vehicles, and sculpture lifts
Keep current with developments in museum technology, software, and collections care techniques
Manage deadlines and deliverables for assigned curatorial tasks
Collaborate with institutional partners and museum staff to support special projects and exhibition development
Use Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) to produce reports, labels, and documentation
Lift and move artifacts weighing up to 40 lbs
Must report onsite daily to the Forestville, MD location
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, History, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in museum collections management or as a registrar, or 5 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree or higher in Museum Studies, History, Maritime History, or related social sciences
Proficiency in collections management systems (e.g., PastPerfect, Proficio)
Strong understanding of museum collections handling, preservation, and documentation standards
Experience in environmental monitoring and collection assessment
Ability to fabricate basic mounts and storage solutions for a variety of object types
Strong research and writing skills; attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience operating equipment used in storage environments
Ability to lift at least 40 lbs
Must report onsite to the Curatorial Services Resource Center in Forestville, MD
Company
DMS International
DMS International provides management, training, information, and communication technology services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Magdalah Racine-Silva
President & CEO
Daniel Silva, CSP
Chief Innovation Officer
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