Part-Time Registration and Collections Management Position
Musical Instrument Museum
Phoenix, Arizona, USA

The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) celebrates the history and diversity of musical instruments from countries and cultures around the world.  The museum’s new 190,000 square-foot building, currently under construction in north Phoenix, is scheduled to open to the public in 2010 and will contain approximately 75,000 square feet of gallery space.

 

The collection and offices are located in Tempe, AZ, while the museum building is under construction.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

MIM seeks a highly motivated individual to fill the following position.  This position reports to the Registrar.  Part-time (up to 36 hours per week), temporary (1 year), with limited benefits and highly competitive hourly rates.

Registration Documentation Assistant:

Position Description:  The Registration Documentation Assistant will assist primarily with the documentation and cataloging of MIM collections in TMS, MIM’s collections database, as well as assisting with documenting the outcome of exhibits design reviews and mount-making.  This includes creating new object records, adding constituent information, adding valuation information, and updating object numbers and tags following accessioning.  Assist with other Registration and Collections Management activities as assigned, including ordering supplies.

Qualifications: B.A. in anthropology, art history, museum studies, or related area preferred.  Minimum one year experience with some data management experience required.  Ability to problem solve, work independently and excel in a high performance, fast-paced, team-oriented culture.  Exceptional attention to detail required, with strong writing and collaborative interpersonal skills.  Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb a step-ladder.  Valid driver’s license.  Local candidates only.

To Apply:

Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled.  Submit a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three professional references via email to Sharon Aponte Misdea, Registrar, [log in to unmask] .  Please put the position title in the subject line.  Due to the high volume of applicants, MIM can only respond to finalists for the position.