Call for Committee Members

Current ARCS Committee and Task Force Openings

ARCS is seeking interested and motivated collections professionals to serve as volunteers on ARCS committees and task forces as we continue to provide new opportunities to benefit our members. ARCS is committed to broadening representation and diversifying the profession, and it is through the work of volunteer committees that ARCS is able to create and offer various programs and resources to its members . We welcome all members interested in contributing their time and effort to advance our mission and to further the development of the collections profession to apply, including:

  • professionals who steward culturally specific and community based collections
  • professionals in adjacent fields, e. g. conservation, preparation, archives, and libraries
  • professionals in history, science, and children’s museums
  • professionals in small galleries and private collections
  • emerging collections professionals
  • professionals outside of the US
  • professionals with experience or interest in IDEA??
Want to find out the perks to being an ARCS Committee Member?

The current available positions are: 

Advocacy Committee
Committee Members
The Advocacy Committee advances and supports the field of registration and collections specialists through actionable resources and policies that reflect the mission of the ARCS organization and the field at large.
  • POSITION COMMITMENT: 2 year term, 5hr/mo 
Committee Member Application (opens in a new window)

 

Webinars & Workshops Committee

Chair 

Support ARCS by highlighting new areas of knowledge and evolving policies impacting diverse communities within culture work.Work with ARCS committees, subcommittees, task forces as well as industry partners  to create and present educational content geared toward continuing education and professional development and based on the approved Education Committee schedule. Ensure all content for members is current and responsive to changes in the field, and that programs align with the ARCS IDEA Plan of Action and provide consideration for varied levels of accessibility needs. Support and collaborate with ARCS committees on program logistics.

  • POSITION COMMITMENT: 1 year term, with the option to renew, 5hr/wk, hours may be longer during budget preparation or leading up to program
Our mission

The mission of ARCS is to represent and promote registrars and collection specialists, to educate the profession in best practices of registration and collections care, and to facilitate communication and networking.

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