Internship Available, Fall 2000
Registration Assistant
Collections and Research Division
Denver Museum of Natural History

The mission of the Denver Museum of Natural History is to promote the
study, understanding, and enjoyment of the universe, nature, science, and
human cultures.
To learn more about the Denver Museum of Natural History, visit
http://www.dmnh.org

Project description:  Under the direction of the Registrar, the
Registration Assistant will conduct an inventory of long-term exhibits and
create centralized documentation in both hard copy and electronic format.
In doing so, the Registration Assistant will work with a variety of Museum
staff; become familiar with collection documentation in each curatorial
department, and learn the ARGUS OpenEdition collection management system.
In addition to learning all aspects of registration in a natural history
museum, the Registration Assistant will have the opportunity to become
familiar with the structure of a complex museum staff and conduct
informational interviews according to his or her personal interests.  Other
projects will be assigned as time permits.

Qualifications:
· Applicant should be currently enrolled in a degree program in Museum
Studies or in a natural science or anthropology degree program with a
Museum Studies emphasis.
· Applicant should have strong communication skills and attention to detail
along with the ability to work independently.
· Applicant should be computer proficient with relational database
experience preferred.

Schedule:  180 hours with $1,500 stipend.  Start date, end date, and weekly
schedule can be negotiated though completion is expected by the end of 2000.

To apply, send cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation to:
Kelly Goulette, Registrar
Denver Museum of Natural History
2001 Colorado Boulevard
Denver, CO  80205

Application deadline:  May 26, 2000

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