{"id":166251,"date":"2019-03-04T07:46:51","date_gmt":"2019-03-04T13:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=166251"},"modified":"2019-03-05T08:44:00","modified_gmt":"2019-03-05T14:44:00","slug":"national-buffalo-museum-hires-collections-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=166251","title":{"rendered":"National Buffalo Museum hires Collections Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/NBMwithRacheal.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-166379\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/NBMwithRacheal-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/NBMwithRacheal-300x202.jpg 300w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/NBMwithRacheal-260x175.jpg 260w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/NBMwithRacheal.jpg 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Jamestown (National Buffalo Museum)\u00a0 \u2013 The National Buffalo Museum has hired Rachel Johnson as the Museum\u2019s Collections Manager. Rachel will be responsible for the cataloging and care of the National Buffalo Museum\u2019s collection of art and artifacts.<\/p>\n<p>Rachel will also work with a committee to plan exhibits, develop the Museum\u2019s collection, enrich programing and outreach opportunities, and will assist with administrative tasks. The Museum has never before had a professional position dedicated to this function.<\/p>\n<p>Adding this position is part of the museum\u2019s long-term goal of working toward accreditation with the American Alliance of Museums, as well as improving visitor experience and program offerings for the Jamestown community and visitors. \u201cHiring a Collections Manager is a key indicator of the museum\u2019s continued growth and potential,\u201d said Ilana Xinos, Executive Director.<\/p>\n<p>Rachel brings with her over 18 years of museum experience, beginning with education and training at the University of Denver, where she earned a BA in Anthropology with an emphasis in Archaeology and Museum Studies.<\/p>\n<p>She spent over 11 years working for the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, NM, ultimately managing the state\u2019s primary archaeological repository containing a 10 million object collection. For the past five years, Rachel has worked for a Santa Fe based museum exhibit design firm, specializing in interpretive planning. She is also a Certified Associate in Project Management.<\/p>\n<p>Rachel\u2019s past experience and interest in wildlife and ecology are perfectly suited for the National Buffalo Museum. \u201cWe are really excited to have a professional with Rachel\u2019s level of experience and enthusiasm join our staff,\u201d said Paul Olson, Vice President of the museum board.<\/p>\n<p>The National Buffalo Museum\u2019s mission is to educate the public on the cultural and historical significance of the American bison. For more information, contact Ilana Xinos at 701-252-8648 or <a href=\"mailto:director@buffalomuseum.com\">director@buffalomuseum.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jamestown (National Buffalo Museum)\u00a0 \u2013 The National Buffalo Museum has hired Rachel Johnson as the Museum\u2019s Collections Manager. Rachel will be responsible for the cataloging and care of the National Buffalo Museum\u2019s collection of art and artifacts. 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