Coordinator, Collections Assessment

Community College of Baltimore County

essex, MD

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Art History, Budgeting, Conservation, Credit and Collections, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Financial Analysis, Long-Term Care, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Painting (Arts & Crafts), Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Sculpture, Status Reports
LOCATION
essex, MD
POSTED
30+ days ago

The College Collections Assessment Coordinator is a temporary, one-year role responsible for coordinating the assessment and conservation needs of the College's Visual Art and Cultural Artifacts Collections, which comprise approximately 300 paintings, drawings, prints, videos, and sculptures. The Coordinator will oversee valuations, condition assessments, and conservation planning, working closely with external appraisers and conservators to ensure preservation standards are met. This role culminates in a comprehensive report documenting collection status, valuations, and recommendations that include input on long-term care or deaccession options.

This is a temporary, 12 Month position. Education:

Bachelor's degree in Art History, Art Conservation, Museum Studies, Public History, Archives Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of two years of experience in collections management, art conservation coordination, or archival project management, with a focus on curatorial assessment.

For best consideration, please apply by October 7, 2025.

  • Coordinate Collections Assessment and Valuation

  • Arrange and oversee external appraisals to obtain accurate market valuations of prioritized collection items.

  • Recommend historical research to document provenance, as appropriate.

  • Facilitate Conservation Planning

  • Work with external conservator to identify and prioritize artwork in need of conservation and restoration.

  • Obtain quotes and coordinate schedules with external conservators and framers, managing projects within the allocated budget.

  • Documentation and Reporting

  • Maintain accurate, detailed records of all assessments, valuations, and conservation efforts within the college's collections management system.

  • Develop a final report summarizing the current condition, value, and recommended conservation actions for the collection, including strategies for future care and/or deaccession.

  • Stakeholder Communication and Project Coordination

  • Serve as the main liaison between the college and external appraisers, conservators, and other professionals involved in the project.

  • Regularly update the Dean of the School of Arts and Communications and other stakeholders on progress and project milestones.

About the Company

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Community College of Baltimore County

CCBC is the college of choice for over 70,000 students and 200 businesses each year — all with unique goals, strengths and requirements. By offering a holistic learning environment that is both accepting and challenging, we meet students where they are and take them where they want to go.

CCBC is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all hiring and employment practices. We are committed to equal treatment for all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by law.

CCBC’s benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, ample paid time off, choice of one of two Maryland State Retirement Plans (contributory and noncontributory), and much more.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1957
WEBSITE
http://www.ccbcmd.edu/jobs