Job Opening: Collections Manager / Museum Assistant

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(Currently open until March 20th)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

HOURS:        Part-time, up to 28 hours per week, with primarily day shift hours on the weekdays. Regular weekend hours may be required. Evening and special event hours may be required on occasion.
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
An employee in this classification works under the direction of the Chief Curator or his/her designee. The employee in this classification assists with a variety of functions including administrative tasks, event planning, public programming, and volunteer management.
 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts regular inventories of collections and performs reconciliation with artifact records. 
• Manages and assures accuracy, security and integrity of collection records.
• Oversees volunteers and interns working on Museum projects
• Performs data entry of artifact information into Museum computer system using PastPerfect software and performs appropriate filing. 
• Manages, maintains and procures supplies and insurance for collections. 
• Performs simple cleaning of artifacts and seeks advice from professional conservator for all other conservation needs. 
• Researches, develops and manages funding proposals for collections management. 
• Responds to collection-related inquiries from museums, researchers and collectors.
• Performs other tasks as assigned. 
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge of general philosophy, principles and practices of history museums 
• Considerable knowledge of collections management, care, documentation and classifications. 
• Knowledgeable of local and regional history as it applies to the Museum Knowledgeable regarding evaluation, research and the use of references sources.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to approximately 25 lbs. 
• Ability to climb and descend ladders and multiple flights of stairs in order to access materials 
• Ability to work in the presence of dust and molds in a non-air-conditioned environment 
• Must have basic keyboard and/or typing skills and ability to follow oral and written instructions. 
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other employees and the general public and to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Some combination of experience related to office management, public programming, and volunteer management required. Must have minimum 1-3 years in museums or similar institutions.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and a drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law prior to start date.