Collection Manager & Digital Archivist
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 2.40pm
Photo Museum Ireland is seeking a Collection Manager and Digital Archivist. The Collection Manager & Digital Archivist is both a strategic and hands-on position. The postholder will manage the development of our collection, overseeing acquisition, cataloguing, digitisation, and public access, including registrar duties for temporary exhibitions. This role will also take the lead on our artist-focused archival initiatives and digitisation projects. These include collaborative archival residencies and projects building on our recent archival digitisation projects.
The role also involves managing major collaborative projects, working closely with institutional and international partners. At the intersection of archival practice, digital innovation, and artist collaboration, this role supports one of the museum’s core strategic priorities of developing the Museum’s Collection.
This is a unique opportunity to shape Ireland’s most ambitious contemporary photography archive, to work directly with artists and estates, and to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic cultural institution that values creativity, inclusivity, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities include:
1. Collection Care
2. Temporary Exhibitions – Registrar Duties
3. Collection Development & Management
4. Digital Archiving
5. Collection Access
6. Collaboration & Capacity Building
Person Specification
Essential
- A professional qualification in conservation, collections care, archiving or similar — or substantial experience in a professional setting using the skills listed below.
- Experience in collection management within a cultural institution.
- Familiarity with collection management systems and digital preservation tools.
- Be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop and Indesign) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong understanding of the cultural and museum sector.
- Ability to manage a complex workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- A proven ability to work on collaborative projects and to deliver results on time.
- A willingness to engage in continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Expertise in photography, digital archiving, scanning, and printing.
- Have experience with framing, installing, and/or artwork shipping and best practices.
- Experience contributing to museum accreditation processes.
- Knowledge of copyright law as it pertains to photographic works.
- A passion for contemporary visual culture and photography and visual literacy.
What We Offer
- €35,000 salary per annum
- Pension contributions
- 23 holidays per annum, in addition to public holidays
- Professional development
-A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role to recruitment@photomuseumireland.ie by 18th July 2025.
Terms
This full-time role is 40 hours (including lunch breaks) per week, working five days in every seven. The role will require working weekends as required for certain activities. Shifts will primarily be during the day, with the occasional evening shift. The appointment is subject to satisfactory Garda (police) vetting and reference checks.
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