The Park City Museum in Park City, Utah has an immediate opening for two Collections Move Interns. The successful candidates will assist with a collections move to an off-site storage facility. The interns will become well-versed in basic inventory procedures, re-housing and packing methods and materials, collections moves and database data entry.
Job Description:
The Collections Move Interns’ central task will be to move 2,700 objects from collections storage to a new off-site storage facility by the end of August. The Collections Move Interns will create move reports, verify object numbers and locations, re-house and pack objects, physically move objects to a new location, unpack objects and update locations in PastPerfect. Additional duties will include staffing the front desk, operating a cash register, answering visitors’ questions, researching and writing one to two articles for the local paper, cataloging, helping install/de-install exhibits and other administrative tasks as needed.
About our organization:
The Park City Museum reopened after an $8.9 million renovation and expansion in October 2009 and serves a variety of visitors, including the local community and tourists. The collection is remarkably diverse in type and size, and museum programs include school and youth groups, tours, lectures and classes, family activities, and special events.
Desired Qualifications:
• Graduate degree, or working towards a degree, preferably in History, Museum Studies or related field. Undergraduate candidates will be considered if no graduate candidates are identified.
• Knowledge and experience with correct artifact handling techniques and re-housing/packing methods.
• Experience with database software (experience with PastPerfect a plus); standard office computer skills are required.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written communication skills and legible handwriting.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently.
• Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Driver’s License and access to a vehicle would be preferable.
• Knowledge and understanding of museum management and procedures.
• Experience working on previous collections move projects a plus.
Schedule/Stipend: Preferred start date of May 1 (negotiable). This is a four-month internship with a ~$5,000 stipend per person. Hours will vary and include some evenings until 7:30 pm and some Saturdays. Stipend does not include housing, but Museum staff may be able to help to find local housing.
Please send a letter of interest and resume by Monday, March 11, 2013 to: Courtney Titus, Curator of Collections and Exhibits, [log in to unmask] (with "INTERNSHIP" in the subject).
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