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10-05-2018, 09:26 AM
Job Title: Collections Assistant
Type: Part-time, temporary grant-funded position, ideally beginning mid-October; ~20 hours per week, to a total of 800 hours
Salary: $12 per hour
Reports to: Director of Collections
Job Summary: The Wisconsin Maritime Museum seeks a collections professional to assist in inventorying, photographing, condition reporting, and documenting approximately 2,000 objects at its offsite facility. The Collections Assistant is responsible managing volunteers on this IMLS-funded project, under the supervision of the Director of Collections.
Major Duties:
1. Inventory – Collections Assistant will work as part of a team to inventory, photograph, etc. the collection stored offsite. This collection includes large objects such as boats and engines.
2. Data entry – Enter data compiled from inventory into the PastPerfect database.
General Requirements:
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must be willing to work in a warehouse setting, with large, industrial objects
• Knowledge of digitization processes and scanning
• Knowledge of collections software with a preference for PastPerfect 4.0 or greater
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s or higher degree in Museum Studies, Archives, or History; related fields acceptable preferred but related fields are acceptable. At least 6 months of experience working or volunteering in a museum or library is required. Preference for candidates with three-dimensional collections experience.
Knowledge of maritime history/culture helpful, but not required.
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two professional references to Director of Collections Tiffany Charles at tcharles@wisconsinmaritime.org; include “Collections Assistant” in the subject line.
About the Museum: The Wisconsin Maritime Museum engages and educates the public about the maritime history of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes through unique programming, exhibits, special events, and its research center. To learn more about the museum visit: wisconsinmaritime.org (http://wisconsinmaritime.org/)
Type: Part-time, temporary grant-funded position, ideally beginning mid-October; ~20 hours per week, to a total of 800 hours
Salary: $12 per hour
Reports to: Director of Collections
Job Summary: The Wisconsin Maritime Museum seeks a collections professional to assist in inventorying, photographing, condition reporting, and documenting approximately 2,000 objects at its offsite facility. The Collections Assistant is responsible managing volunteers on this IMLS-funded project, under the supervision of the Director of Collections.
Major Duties:
1. Inventory – Collections Assistant will work as part of a team to inventory, photograph, etc. the collection stored offsite. This collection includes large objects such as boats and engines.
2. Data entry – Enter data compiled from inventory into the PastPerfect database.
General Requirements:
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must be willing to work in a warehouse setting, with large, industrial objects
• Knowledge of digitization processes and scanning
• Knowledge of collections software with a preference for PastPerfect 4.0 or greater
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s or higher degree in Museum Studies, Archives, or History; related fields acceptable preferred but related fields are acceptable. At least 6 months of experience working or volunteering in a museum or library is required. Preference for candidates with three-dimensional collections experience.
Knowledge of maritime history/culture helpful, but not required.
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two professional references to Director of Collections Tiffany Charles at tcharles@wisconsinmaritime.org; include “Collections Assistant” in the subject line.
About the Museum: The Wisconsin Maritime Museum engages and educates the public about the maritime history of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes through unique programming, exhibits, special events, and its research center. To learn more about the museum visit: wisconsinmaritime.org (http://wisconsinmaritime.org/)