Part-time Curatorial & Collections Assistant

POSITION PURPOSE

The Part-time Curatorial and Collections Assistant will assist the staff of the Pearce Museum, under the supervision of the Curator, with the care and preservation of the Civil War, Western Art, and Robert Redding collections.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with processing the collections: Scan Civil War documents for digitization of collection. Transcribe documents and assist in inventory of the collection. Research and write Scope and Content for museum management data programs. Document room for growth in our collection. Aid with preservation of the collections: Change desiccant canisters in Civil War display cases. Keep up to date Condition Reports on the collections. Assure cleanliness of Archives and exhibit spaces.

Assist with exhibition development:

Research topics relevant to current exhibit development. Develop and lead work on a new exhibit. Assist in locating permanent collection documents and artifacts for exhibit display. Assist with locating secondary resources for exhibit. Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent computer skills; knowledge of scanning processes, Software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, and other general software packages. Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills. Ability to analyze and interpret historical information. Ability to work independently and efficiently with attention to detail. Ability to work with all groups of people including, but not limited to, faculty, staff, students, volunteers, and visitors. Ability to follow security guidelines both in the Museum and throughout the Cook Center. Ability to lift and move materials found within the collection.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

High School diploma or GED equivalent. Three years of related experience in a museum, arts, or history field.

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree. Currently enrolled in a master's degree program of study at an accredited college or university, preferably majoring in Museum Studies, History, Art, English, Education, or Anthropology.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Variances from regular working hours may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Busy working environment with numerous interruptions.

SALARY:

$12.75 - $15. per hour (commensurate with education & experience) / up to 19 hours per week