The DuSable Museum of African American History is seeking a Collections
Assistant. Please read on or follow the link below for the full posting:
http://dusablemuseum.org/jobs/#collections-assistant-temporary-full-time
*Collections Assistant (temporary full-time)*
The Collections Assistant will join a team of four in the final year of a
grant-funded collections cataloging and registration project. Reporting to
the Head of Collections and Registration, this position involves rehousing
art and artifacts, cataloging museum collections, and assisting with
backlog registration.
* Essential Functions:*
• Clean, stabilize and re-house artifacts of various mediums/materials
according to established preservation standards
• Catalog, condition report, and photograph objects, creating or adding to
catalog records in PastPerfect database
• Physically move artifacts from temporary facility to permanent storage in
the museum
• Label artifacts with permanent accession numbers
• Conduct object research as needed
• Assist in reconciling problem numbers and found-in-collections (FIC)
objects
• Assist in processing backlog registration paperwork
• Assist with preventative conservation including pest management and
climate/environmental monitoring; maintain departmental integrated pest
management (IPM) system and schedule
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of storage areas and exhibit galleries
on a rotating schedule
• Perform other related duties as assigned
*Minimum Qualifications:*
Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, History, Art History, Museum or
related field, plus minimum two years collections-related experience.
Knowledge of proper object handling and procedures related to safe storage
Working knowledge of museum collections management systems (CMS).
*Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*
• Knowledge of cataloging procedures and accepted nomenclature
• Knowledge of standard museum collections management practices and
procedures
• Physical coordination/ability to handle and move fragile collection
objects; ability to lift 40 pounds
• Basic art-handling skills
• Understanding of the proprietary nature of museum collections and
documents and ability to adhere to museum policies regarding confidentiality
• Familiarity with museum collections software, experience with PastPerfect
strongly preferred
• Excellent organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills; must be team-oriented but also capable of
working independently under minimum supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and establish priorities under strict
deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible in work assignments
This is a full-time temporary position, salary based on experience, health
benefits available. Please email résumé, cover letter, and salary
requirements to Kristina Eason at [log in to unmask], with
“Collections Assistant Search” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Candidate reviews end 30 days after posting. We are an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Kate Swisher
Registrar
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 E. 56th Place
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2745
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