Closing date: June 20,
2008
Contact:
Traci Cromwell
Cultural History Collections Manager
Indiana State Museum
650 West Washington 46204-2725
phone: 317-234-1719
fax: 317-234-1724
Agency: Dept. of Natural
Resources
Job Title: Museum
Specialist 2 - Museum Registration Specialist
Job ID: 554016
Apply by:
06/20/2008
Location: Marion
County
Full/Part Time:
Full-time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Minimum Annual Salary:
$33,228.00
City/County/St:
Indianapolis, Marion County, IN
Job Description:
The Museum Registration
Specialist is responsible for the paperwork ensuring legal ownership of
donations, purchases and any other acquisitions obtained by the Indiana State
Museum and Historic Sites. Also processes all incoming, outgoing loans,
ensures all procedures are followed in removing or bringing artifacts to the
museum.
Responsibilities:
Processes, prepares, organizes
and maintains all legal documents for artifacts that have been loaned to the
museum or historic sites. Documents all incoming and outgoing donations
and loans, through written descriptions and photography. Communicates with
donors, lenders, other museums and the general public through written and oral
communication. Prepares gift receipts and donor information forms for each
artifact donated. Maintains accession logs for donated artifacts to the
museum and historic sites. Processes insurance claims for damage to
artifacts on loan to the museum. Supervise the movement of artifacts
(loading, unloading and shipping). Monitors yearly Natural History blanket
approvals.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Museum
Studies, Library Science, Public History or some field emphasizing documentation
and accountability of methods. Specialized knowledge of the AAM
professional standards and legal requirements associated with the loan of museum
exhibitions and artifact ownership. Specialized knowledge of proper
packing and shipping procedures through college courses or from working with
experienced museum personnel. Experience in museum registration procedures
through college courses, seminars and training sessions and/or on the job
experience. Knowledge of artifact handling through college courses, from
working with experienced museum personnel or seminars in artifact
handling. Experience in computer usage in word processing and database
management through on the job training or computer courses. Experience
working with museum collections.
Benefits
The State of Indiana offers a
comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life
insurance, retirement plans and accrued leave.
Equal Employment
Opportunity
The State of Indiana is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.