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The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, a property of the Dubuque County Historical Society in Dubuque, Iowa, is hiring two Collections Inventory Assistants for a two-year project. Please see below for more info.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title:                                                     Collections Inventory Assistant
Full-time/Part-time:                                        Full-time, two year position
Exempt/Non-Exempt:                                    Non-Exempt
Department:                                                      Curatorial
Reports To:                                                         Director of Curatorial Services
Staff Reporting To This Position:                               Volunteers as assigned
Works Closely With:                                        Collections Manager/Registrar, volunteers

Key Responsibilities





*         Assists the Collections Manager/Registrar in executing a complete inventory of the museum's historical collections. Tasks include but are not limited to:

o   Verifies or enters catalog information on each item in the collection into the database.

o   Physically locates each item in the collection. Documents or updates locations in the database.

o   Correlates all items with the correct paper and database files.  If the files do not exist, creates them.

o   Ensures all items are properly marked with accession numbers following professional museum standards and protocols.  If accession number is missing, determines the correct number and properly marks.

o   Digitally photographs or scans each item and adds images to the database.

o   Assesses condition of each item and updates condition information in the database as necessary.

o   Registers and catalogs undocumented "found in collection" items.

o   Improves storage conditions where practical.


Special Requirements



  *   Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in History, Anthropology or related field; Master's degree or Master's certificate in Museum Studies, Public History, or a related field preferred; or equivalent work experience.
  *   Must have a solid understanding of professional collections management and registration practices.
  *   Excellent computer skills.
  *   Ability to work collaboratively with the Curator, Collections Manager/Registrar, and volunteers.
  *   Preferably have knowledge of PastPerfect museum software.

*         Must have the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 40 pounds and to climb a ladder.


This is a full time, grant funded, two-year, benefits eligible position. Benefits include vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, medical, dental, flex plan, and 403b retirement plan. To apply, email your cover letter and resume to Cristin Waterbury at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Applications must be received no later than October 21, 2016.


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Cristin J. waterbury
Director of Curatorial Services
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tel: 563-557-9545 ext. 204
350 E. 3rd St.
Dubuque, IA 52001
www.rivermuseum.com<http://www.rivermuseum.com/>




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