The Fairfield Historical Society seeks an organized museum professional to fulfill the position of 
Assistant Registrar. The primary responsibility will be to work closely with an experienced Project 
Registrar in executing a collections move from the Society’s existing headquarters to the newly 
constructed Fairfield Museum and History Center.  Duties include but are not limited to assisting 
with inventorying, photographing and packing artifacts, archival and library materials in the 
Society’s collection under the direction of the Registrar.  The Assistant Registrar will also work 
with the Registrar to oversee the installation of storage units, track and maintain security of the 
collection as it is packed and moved, and unpack the museum collection in the new museum and 
off-site storage location.  This is a 16-month, $2000 per month position, to begin by Nov. 2006 
with potential for continuing.

Requirements:
MA in Museum Studies or related field and a demonstrated commitment through internships and 
coursework to the field of collections management; excellent time management, organizational, 
oral/written communication and interpersonal skills; attention to detail; ability to manage multiple 
priorities; familiarity with Filemaker Pro and digital photography equipment is desirable.  Normal 
ability to climb ladders and lift 25 pounds required.

Send a letter of application with resume and three references by September 15, 2006 to:  Adrienne 
Saint-Pierre, Curator, Fairfield Historical Society, 636 Old Post Rd., Fairfield, CT 06824-6647 or 
email to [log in to unmask] (please reference position in subject heading).

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