MOHAI: Collections Specialist

The Museum of History & Industry in Seattle, WA is hiring a Collections Specialist:

Museum Vision and Mission:
MOHAI is treasured locally and respected nationally as a vibrant resource where history inspires us to build a better future. To serve our region, we bridge the past, present, and future by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories through compelling, innovative exhibits and community engagement.

Position Title: Collections Specialist
Reports to: Curator of Collections
Location: MOHAI McQuaid Resource Center at Georgetown
Classification: Non-Exempt; Part-time (22.5 hours/week); Hourly
Schedule: Weekdays
Rate of Pay: $28 – $32 per hour
Benefits: Paid Sick and Safe Time in accordance with the City of Seattle ordinance

Position Description:
Assists and collaborates with the Curator of Collections and Registrar in maintaining the physical and intellectual control of the 3-D artifact collection, including the care and organization of the costume and textile collection. This individual also contributes to, and participates in, the overall projects and goals of the museum. This position is a member of the Collections Resources (CR) Department.

MOHAI is undertaking a strategic reimagining of the museum’s core exhibits. The project will prioritize marginalized stories, introduce bolder design elements and technologies, and provide a more impactful and coherent visitor experience. This Reimagining project is part of a longer-term commitment to elevate marginalized stories, create exhibitions that are accessible to broad audiences, and offer comprehensive and critical assessments into areas of our past and our world. The Collections Specialist will support CR in this project.

Please visit our website for the full position announcement: Collections Specialist – Museum of History & Industry