While it seems easy to lambast, I find that in today's economy at  
least they are offering someone the chance to gain some experience.  I  
will admit when I first started less than a decade ago I was making  
that much per hour and it has gone up a little but not much.  It is  
discouraging but is reality for that institution and for people  
getting their foot in the door.  It is better than going from unpaid  
internship to unpaid internship, which is what many are doing right now.

Just my thoughts.

Christa

Quoting Rosie Walsh <[log in to unmask]>:

> I thought the same thing, and I'm glad someone brought this up. This is
> EXTREMELY discouraging for recent grads with Masters who are aspiring a
> museum career.
>
> On Fri, Dec 14, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Nelson, Karen N. <[log in to unmask]>wrote:
>
>>  Quite a lot we do not know here...Size of museum, size of budget,
>> competition for jobs in area for starters. Perhaps they are hoping to
>> attract a retiree?
>>
>>
>> Karen N. Nelson
>> Chateau de Morès State Historic Site
>> P O Box 106
>> Medora, ND 58645
>> 701-623-4355
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>> *From:* Museum discussion list [[log in to unmask]] on behalf
>> of Ann Nonymus [[log in to unmask]]
>> *Sent:* Friday, December 14, 2012 8:40
>> *To:* [log in to unmask]
>> *Subject:* Re: [MUSEUM-L] MUSEUM-L Digest - 12 Dec 2012 to 13 Dec 2012
>> (#2012-315)
>>
>>   This might get me kicked off this list, but I am flabbergasted by that
>> job ad. A required master's degree, a detailed job description, and yet the
>> pay is only $10 an hour with no mention of benefits (I'll eat crow if there
>> are benefits), PLUS its only a one-year position? Seriously? I can work at
>> Wal-Mart for better compensation (plus benefits!). What a joke.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 11:00 PM, MUSEUM-L automatic digest system <
>> [log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>>> There are 2 messages totaling 664 lines in this issue.
>>>
>>> Topics of the day:
>>>
>>>   1. Art Gallery Receptionist position available through Thomas &
>>> Associates,
>>>      Inc.
>>>   2. Archivist/Education Director Position Available
>>>
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>>> Date:    Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:27:08 -0500
>>> From:    David Griffin <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Subject: Art Gallery Receptionist position available through Thomas &
>>> Associates, Inc.
>>>
>>> Receptionist, Contemporary Art Gallery, Chelsea, New York
>>>
>>> For our world-renowned contemporary art gallery client we are seeking a
>>> receptionist.  The successful candidate will manage all walk-in inquires,
>>> confirm appointments, answer and transfer phones, manage and record
>>> incoming
>>> and outgoing correspondence and assist with all aspects of public and
>>> client
>>> interface.  The ideal applicant will have at least 2 years' experience in
>>> a
>>> gallery or auction house in a receptionist capacity and excellent
>>> communications, organizational, multitasking and interpersonal skills.
>>> Broad
>>> knowledge of computer platforms, databases and tech-related details a
>>> must.
>>> Knowledge of the art industry and its key players is absolutely
>>> essential. A
>>> fantastic chance to gain experience working at one of the world's most
>>> significant contemporary art galleries and an excellent opportunity for a
>>> proactive, high-energy candidate who enjoys a high-visibility role in
>>> client
>>> and public interaction, thrives in a challenging environment and is
>>> willing
>>> and able to commit to the role.  Salary 40K and benefits.  Please send
>>> resume with detailed cover letter and contact information for at least
>>> three
>>> references as standard Word documents to [log in to unmask]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thomas & Associates, Inc.
>>>
>>> 6 East 39th Street
>>>
>>> New York, NY 10016
>>>
>>> P. 212.779.7059
>>>
>>> F. 212.779.7096
>>>
>>> www.artstaffing.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> About Thomas & Associates, Inc. / artstaffing.com
>>>
>>> With offices in New York City and Chicago, Thomas & Associates, Inc.
>>>
>>> is an innovative firm that offers staffing, consulting, and professional
>>>
>>> development workshops for museums, galleries and arts and culture
>>>
>>> businesses nationwide and internationally. The company has recently
>>>
>>> launched its career services division to address the needs of arts and
>>>
>>> culture professionals everywhere.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> For employment opportunities and to subscribe to the quarterly
>>>
>>> newsletter, Art Career News, visit www.artstaffing.com.
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Date:    Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:21:15 -0600
>>> From:    Anna Bassford <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Subject: Archivist/Education Director Position Available
>>>
>>> Job Opening
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>  Temporary Position Available: Archivist/Education Director
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The Fort Larned Historical Society, owner and operator of the Santa Fe
>>> Trail
>>> Center Museum/Library has an opening for the position of
>>> Archivist/Education
>>> Director.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Responsibilities:
>>>
>>> The Museum is seeking a full time Archivist/Education Director for a
>>> limited
>>> term one year .  The Project Archivist will play an essential role in the
>>> digitization project.  Duties include but are not limited to:
>>>
>>> .         Processing and creating descriptive aids for backlogged and new
>>> archival donations.
>>>
>>> .         Create an evaluation process to select archival materials to be
>>> digitized.
>>>
>>> .         Participate in the scanning process and data entry of digitized
>>> archival materials (photographs, paper records etc.).
>>>
>>> .         Provide guidance and supervision of volunteers involved in
>>> scanning archival materials.
>>>
>>> .         Develop and presenting guided tours to scheduled groups
>>>
>>> .         Recruit, train and schedule volunteers who also conduct tours
>>> through the museum.
>>>
>>> .         Assist with the planning and installation of exhibits in the
>>> main
>>> galleries of the museum as well as the outside buildings.
>>>
>>> .         Assist in researching and developing the interpretive text for
>>> the
>>> exhibits.
>>>
>>> .         Cataloguing books in the museums research library
>>>
>>> .         Assisting researchers
>>>
>>> .         Completing research request both in person and through e-mail,
>>> or
>>> phone
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Museum and Community Information:
>>>
>>> The Santa Fe Trail Center is an American Association of Museums accredited
>>> history museum telling the story of the transportation route once known as
>>> the Santa Fe Trail.  The exhibits show this freighting trail during its
>>> commercial days and through the time of settlement along the ruts of the
>>> old
>>> trail.  The museum is located just outside the small rural community of
>>> Larned, Kansas, a town of 4,500.  The museum is two miles from Larned and
>>> four miles from Fort Larned National Historic Site, operated by the
>>> National
>>> Park Service.  Larned is 120 miles from Wichita, KS, 300 miles from Kansas
>>> City, MO and 400 miles from Denver, CO.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Education and Experience Requirements:
>>>
>>> A potential candidate should have a master's degree in Archival Studies,
>>> Museum Studies or related field from an accredited institution. An
>>> undergraduate degree in history with an emphasis in US Western history is
>>> preferred. Candidates need to demonstrate an understanding of archival
>>> management practices, have strong interpersonal skills, good
>>> verbal/written
>>> communication skills, and is self motivating.  Experience with a
>>> collections
>>> management software database and familiarity in using photo imaging
>>> software, Microsoft Office applications and digitization experience is a
>>> plus.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Application information:
>>>
>>> This position is offered as a full time limited term position of one year
>>> at
>>> $10.00 an hour.  Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and
>>> names and contact information for three references via U.S. mail or email
>>> to:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>             Anna Bassford, Director/Curator
>>>
>>>             Santa Fe Trial Center
>>>
>>>             1349 K-156 Hwy
>>>
>>>             Larned, KS 67550
>>>
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>>>             (620) 285-2054
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