Collections Representative jobs in Farmington, NM

Assistant Collections Manager or Collections Manager, DOE
Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of Anthropology at Ghost Ranch

FUNCTION: Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of Anthropology at Ghost Ranch seeks a part-time
assistant collections manager or collections manager, depending on experience, for the
assistance of the day-to-day physical care and management of the Florence Hawley Ellis
Museum of Anthropology permanent collections. This position in consultation with the Ghost
Ranch Director of Programs, and in accordance with the AAM Code of Ethics provides direct
assistance with preventive conservation and Indigenous collections care methodologies. This
position is part-time (16-24 hours per week) and is a one-year position with the possibility of
extension.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES:

• Assists in the day-to-day Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of Anthropology collections

• Supervises and assists with training of Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of Anthropology

• Works with Indigenous Advisory group to reimagine exhibition, curation, collecting,

• Coordinates ordering collections-related supplies.
• Helps support access to the collection by coordinating research visits and database

SUPERVISION: The position reports to the Ghost Ranch Director of Programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in art history, anthropology, Southwest studies, museum studies, or

• Effective interaction and interpersonal capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail skills.
• Sound knowledge of housing practices, collections management, and preventive

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in museum studies, art history, anthropology, or history
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues, including state and federal laws regarding

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Carrying, hearing, seeing (close, far, color, depth), sitting,
standing, talking, walking. Possible exposure to residual chemicals used as pesticides on
collection items.

SALARY: $21-$24/hr DOE.

TO APPLY: Email cover letter, resume and list of three professional references in a single .pdf to
joannel@ghostranch.org. Applications must be received no later than 5:00 PM, October 2, 2023