Please note salary range change. Assistant Registrar - State Historical Society of North Dakota Job ID 3014071 Location Bismarck, ND Salary Range From 3657.00 To 3900.00 Monthly Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Closing Date 10/13/2019 Summary of Work The Assistant Registrar is a full-time position. This professional works closely with and reports to the Head of Curatorial Services on daily operations related to the production and management of artifact collections records. This position: * Contacts potential donors for the museum collections, prepares proposals for the museum collections committee, and is a member of the museum collections committee. * Accessions recent acquisitions and create files for donations. * Assists with the inventory of the collection at our storage facilities and state historic sites. * Assists with data transfer from PastPerfect to our new Re:Discovery Proficio museum database softwares. * Maintains quality control of data entry in the museum database records, records filing, and state records systems. * Assists in facilitating and maintaining incoming and outgoing artifact loans. * Works with exhibit and collections management staff involving incoming traveling exhibits. * Provides access to information about the collection. * Writes or updates collections plans and procedures. * Participates as a team member in divisional long-range planning, collections and exhibit teams, and other agency committees. * Requires some travel, evening and/or weekend work, especially as pertaining to outgoing loans. May provide visitor tours. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in museum studies, history, archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field and two years of museum registration or collections experience. * Knowledge of the principles, best practices, concepts, and methodology related to museum registration. * Experience producing and preserving museum records, including potential acquisitions and access records. * Familiarity with updating and maintaining museum databases and collections records. * Excellent written and verbal skills in working with staff, volunteers, and the public. * Self-directed, motivated, and organized. * Must be able to lift and move at least forty pounds and delicate objects. * Must be able to climb ladders or portable stairs. Preferred Qualifications * Master's degree in a museum studies or related field. * Experience facilitating artifact loans (incoming and outgoing). * Experience working with PastPerfect or Re:Discovery museum software databases including features such as image management and reports. * Experience with the proper techniques to pack and unpack artifacts for shipment. * Experience with historical research techniques. Learn more about the State Historical Society of North Dakota: www.history.nd.gov<http://www.history.nd.gov/> Learn more about employment benefits at: https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits Visit North Dakota State government: http://www.nd.gov<http://www.nd.gov/> For details and application process please go to https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U Use 3014071 in the search field ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).