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Registrar; Preservation and Museum Specialist Jobs in Tacoma, USA at State of Washington
Position: Registrar (Preservation and Museum Specialist 3)
Registrar (Preservation and Museum Specialist
3)
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
What you will be doing
You will support the mission of the Washington State Historical Society (WSHS) by caring for its collection utilizing best practices in the museum field. The WSHS maintains an extensive collection of artifacts, manuscripts, books, photographs, ephemera, and maps as mandated in its founding legislation. You are vital for the long-term care of the Society’s collections, and their preservation for the benefit of current and future generations.
In addition to physical care of the collections, you are essential for the accurate documentation of the collection and digital recordkeeping, which in turn supports public access to the collection.
Why work for the Society?
At WSHS, you will join a team of talented and committed professionals who work on projects that are incredibly rewarding and invigorating. You will work collaboratively with WSHS staff across departments and support the WSHS mission through your efforts. PLUS, working for the State of Washington provides for many great benefits.
- Ability to contribute to community conversations and engage in creative pursuits
- Work/life balance
- Exposure to a diverse array of programs, traveling exhibitions, and cultural experiences
- Workplace in the museum district of downtown Tacoma
- Free parking
A little about us
Founded in 1891 and now into its second century of service, the WSHS is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and vividly presenting Washington’s diverse and storied history. Our work illuminates the past, enlightens the present, and informs the future.
Our mission is to partner with our communities to explore how history connects us all. Our vision is to be the recognized destination for Washington State history. We achieve this by serving as our state’s primary history educator, making history relevant to our modern lives, and supporting civic dialogue where all are welcome.
The Society serves individuals and organizations statewide through publications, outreach programs, curriculum, free virtual public programs, and other online services. However, the majority of the Society’s interactions with the public occur at the Washington State History Museum, located in Tacoma, Washington. The Museum traditionally serves more than 80,000 annually, including more than 15,000 K-12 school children visiting the museum on a field trip.
We also welcome more than 10,000 visitors free of charge each year through a variety of access programs.
We are much more than a regional museum. We continually ask ourselves how we can better serve Washingtonians across our state. Our Heritage Capital Projects grant program distributes up to $10M per biennium to fund public heritage, history interpretation, and historic preservation projects across the state. Our popular public history magazine COLUMBIA is enjoyed by readers of all ages. And the Historical Society’s collections at our Research Center, along with a digital collections database, are a resource for scholars and researchers from across the nation.
The Washington State Historical Society is a dynamic place to work with a dedicated staff. We expand our impact by connecting with communities across the Evergreen State through exhibitions, heritage projects, workshops, public programs, publications, and conversations. Our goal is to bring history into focus in such a way that the participant cannot help but discover valuable insights from and feel deep connections with the people and events of the past.
We have an active commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility and are looking for team members who have a passion for professionalism and serving the public, and a desire to contribute to a positive work culture.
What you will enjoy doing
- Document and assist with the Acquisitions Committee process for acquisitions and deaccessions utilizing best practices from the American Alliance of Museums and in preparation for reporting to the Collections Committee of the WSHS Board of Directors.
- Recommend additions and changes to complex collection management policies and procedures for museum registration and is…
Title: Registrar; Preservation and Museum Specialist
Company: State of Washington
Location: Tacoma, USA
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