Park City Museum, Park City, UT – Cataloging Internship

 

The Park City Museum in Park City, Utah has a summer opening for a Cataloging Intern. The successful candidate will assist the Museum with a large backlog of cataloging projects (including objects, photographs and archives). The intern will become well versed in cataloging, condition reporting, object labeling, preservation and re-housing of the Museum’s collection.

 

Internship duties include:

·         Assign and apply object ID numbers

·         Create database records and enter information into PastPerfect

·         Photograph or scan items and add images to PastPerfect

·         Complete condition reports

·         Re-house objects using appropriate materials

 

Additional duties may include assisting the front desk staff, operating a cash register, answering visitors’ questions, researching and writing two articles for the local paper, helping install an exhibit and other tasks as needed.

 

Desired Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in History, Museum Studies, Public History or related field.

·         Knowledge and experience with correct artifact handling techniques.

·         Experience with database software (PastPerfect a plus); standard office computer skills are required.

·         Self-motivated with strong organizational, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

·         Excellent written communication skills and legible handwriting.

·         Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently.

·         Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 40 lbs.

·         Knowledge and understanding of museum management and procedures.

·         Experience with cataloging a plus.

 

Schedule/Wages: 

This is a summer internship with a preferred start date of June 4, 2018 (negotiable.) The internship will be 35 hours per week for 10 weeks at $9.00/hour.  Typical work week will be Monday – Friday; intern will be required to stay until closing at 7:00 pm one night per week, and work one Saturday a month.

 

Please send a letter of interest and resume by Monday, April 2, 2018 to:  Ms. Courtney Titus, Curator of Collections and Exhibits, [log in to unmask] (with "INTERNSHIP" in the subject).