The Roswell Museum and Art Center in Roswell, NM, is seeking a registration/collections management intern. See the following description and applications are available at the City of Roswell, NM webpage under the employment heading: http://www.roswell-nm.gov/. If you apply, make sure you sign the waiver and have the application notorized. POSITION OPENING #08-112 MUSEUM MANAGEMENT INTERN * MUST SUBMIT THE "PRE-EMPLOYMENT RELEASE AND WAIVER" FORM WITH THE APPLICATION * EOE * POSITION *: Museum Management Intern* DEPARTMENT *: Museum* WORK SCHEDULE *: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday* SALARY *: $8.6538 per hour* STATUS *: Temporary Full-Time* ** DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED APPLICATION *: September 30, 2008 * Definition and Distinguishing Characteristics * This position works with the Roswell Museum and Art Center's Curatorial staff on various projects in registration and collections management. Work involves the application of specialized bodies of knowledge to research temporary and loan exhibitions, education, and promotion of the Museum's assets and programs. Work is performed in accordance with American Association of Museums standards and practices. These interns allow the incumbents to gain experience in all areas of museum work and, for example, enable the incumbents to make choices of specialization for future education and training. This internship program receives direction from and is supervised by the Museum's Assistant Director. Work involves some contact with the general public. * Typical Examples of Work Performed * The Curatorial/Registration Intern works closely with the Registrar and Assistant Director on projects relating to the care, research , and documentation of the collection, as well as the development and presentation of art and history exhibitions. Projects may include researching artifacts, learning conservation techniques, writing exhibition text, data entry, and installing exhibitions. May work with Personal Computers (PC's). May drive City vehicles. Performs related work as required. * Knowledges, Skills and Abilities * Some knowledge of Art History, anthropology and/or History. Some knowledge of museum registration and curatorial practices. Knowledge of and ability to use Personal Computers and related programs. Skill in organization and the desire to enter the museum profession. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to drive City vehicles safely and efficiently. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public. * Minimum Requirements of Education and Experience * Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in American History, Anthropology, Art History or a related field, preferably supplemented by graduate-level study. Experience in the use of personal computers. * Necessary Special Qualification * Must possess, or acquired within 30 days from the date of hire, and maintain a valid Class D driver's license issued by the State of New Mexico and have a satisfactory driving record. * Necessary Special Requirements * Must be able to pass a rigid background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records and other records deemed necessary. * MUST SUBMIT THE "PRE-EMPLOYMENT RELEASE AND WAIVER" FORM WITH THE APPLICATION * * IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT CITY HALL, 425 N. RICHARDSON, (505) 624-6700, EXT. 268 ***Stacie Petersen Registrar Roswell Museum and Art Center 100 West 11th Street Roswell , NM 88201 Phone: 575-624-6744 Ext. 13 Fax: 575-624-6765 E-mail: [log in to unmask] ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).