Part-Time Registration and Collections Management Position
Musical Instrument Museum
Phoenix, Arizona, USA

The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) celebrates the history and diversity
of musical instruments from countries and cultures around the world.
The museum's new 190,000 square-foot building, currently under
construction in north Phoenix, is scheduled to open to the public in
2010 and will contain approximately 75,000 square feet of gallery space.

 

The collection and offices are located in Tempe, AZ, while the museum
building is under construction.

POSITION DESCRIPTION



MIM seeks a highly motivated individual to fill the following position.
This position reports to the Registrar.  Part-time (up to 36 hours per
week), temporary (1 year), with limited benefits and highly competitive
hourly rates.



Registration Documentation Assistant: 

Position Description:  The Registration Documentation Assistant will
assist primarily with the documentation and cataloging of MIM
collections in TMS, MIM's collections database, as well as assisting
with documenting the outcome of exhibits design reviews and
mount-making.  This includes creating new object records, adding
constituent information, adding valuation information, and updating
object numbers and tags following accessioning.  Assist with other
Registration and Collections Management activities as assigned,
including ordering supplies.

Qualifications: B.A. in anthropology, art history, museum studies, or
related area preferred.  Minimum one year experience with some data
management experience required.  Ability to problem solve, work
independently and excel in a high performance, fast-paced, team-oriented
culture.  Exceptional attention to detail required, with strong writing
and collaborative interpersonal skills.  Ability to lift 50 pounds and
climb a step-ladder.  Valid driver's license.  Local candidates only.

To Apply:

Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled.  Submit a
letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three professional
references via email to Sharon Aponte Misdea, Registrar,
[log in to unmask] .  Please put the position title in the subject
line.  Due to the high volume of applicants, MIM can only respond to
finalists for the position.  

 

 


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