Collections Manager | Bastrop, TX
Date postedNovember 12, 2025
Collections Manager at Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center of the Bastrop County Historical Society
Bastrop County Historical Society, based in Bastrop, Texas, operates out of its historic downtown location. The organization is dedicated to preserving the rich history and heritage of Bastrop County and fostering community engagement through education and cultural initiatives. The Historical Society is a cornerstone of the area, serving residents and visitors through its museum, archives, and visitor center. It emphasizes the preservation of local artifacts and historical narratives.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Collections Manager, based in Bastrop, TX. The Collections Manager will oversee the proper care, preservation, cataloging, and documentation of objects, including managing storage, loans, acquisitions, digital records, collections, research library, and archives.
Collections Maintenance
- Maintains objects and materials in accordance with collections management policy.
- Oversees the processing of objects and archives into the collection.
- Oversees the environmental quality of collections and exhibits – including maintenance and monitoring of galleries.
- Monitors the security of collections.
- Directs and trains archivist, interns, and volunteers.
- Develops and oversees the oral history program.
Collections Administration
- Serves on the BCHS Collections Committee.
- Actively assists in long-range collections development.
- Maintains up-to-date collections database records and standards.
- Responsible for disaster planning for museum collections.
- Prepares and monitors annual budget for collections, exhibits, and library
- Provides access to collections for researchers.
- Performs archival research on collection materials, including provenance research, coordinating with archivist and volunteers.
Exhibition Support
- Assists with the curation of temporary exhibits and actively assists in installation, which may include mount-making and gallery preparation.
- Prepares objects for exhibition or loans. Additional Duties
- Follows all museum policies, procedures, and safety regulations
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Museum Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Natural History, U.S. History, or equivalent work experience
Preferred Experience
- Experience in collections management procedures: accessioning, retrieval, attributions, documentation, proper storage, and handling techniques
Skills
- Computer and Technical Skills Requirements: Advanced computer and technical skills required in all aspects of the collection and research library areas
- Demonstrated skill in collections management databases PastPerfect and CatalogIT, Microsoft Office suite, and Adobe.
- Demonstrated knowledge of professional museum practices and standards, including registration methods, object loans, safe object handling, conservation, packing and shipping, proper storage, security measures, and object numbering techniques
- Ability to implement strategic collections management plans and acquisition policies
- Ability to implement and adhere to collections management policy
- Ability to supervise the work of others, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
- Ability to set and meet deadlines; manage projects, exhibit installations, and planning
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of research methodology, principles, and procedures
Resumes can be sent to Chelsea Stewart, Executive Director - director@bchs1832.org