CONTRACT MUSEUM POSITION OPENING

 

The Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City, MO seeks qualified candidates to assist Collections Staff with packing, moving and tracking the museum’s collection.

 

The museum’s extensive collection consists of toys, scale miniatures, marbles and folk art dating from1750 to the present. In 2014 the museum will undergo significant building renovations and HVAC improvements necessitating the de-installation of exhibits and relocation of all collection objects from both on site storage and exhibitions. Objects will be relocated to temporary off-site storage facility. The museum collection contains approximately 80,000 objects.

 

Position Title: Collections Assistant

 

Number of Positions Available: 1

 

Work Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours a week, M-F 8:30-5pm, 6 month contract

(September 30, 2013 – March 28, 2014)

 

Position Description: Primary responsibility is to pack objects for local transport and temporary storage. Collections Assistant will select appropriate archival packing materials, pack storage containers to ensure proper support of objects, create and verify box and inventory lists, assist with physical relocation of collection objects and track objects to their new locations using Past Perfect museum software. Supervision to be received from Museum Collections Coordinator.

 

Qualifications:

●Master’s degree or Certificate in Museum Studies

(Two years Collection Management Experience may be substituted)

●Demonstrated Collection Management Experience

●Demonstrated Object Handling Experience

                (Previous packing or inventory experience is a plus)

●Experience with database software and ability to quickly learn new software programs.   

(Experience with Past Perfect Museum Software is a plus.)

●Excellent written and oral communication skills and legible handwriting.

●Able to produce precise, detail-oriented work.

●Able to work independently.

●Able to multitask and prioritize project needs.

●Demonstrated ability to meet challenging goals and deadlines

●Familiarity with Archival Materials

●Able to lift 25lbs and climb ladders.

 

 

Compensation and Benefits:

Museum Cataloger is an hourly contract employee with a pay rate of $12.50 /hour. No benefits, housing or paid time off is provided. Taxes will be withheld.

 

To Apply:

Application packets must be received by August 16, 2013 and include a cover letter, resume, and 3 references. Send application materials to:

 

Calleen Carver

Collections Coordinator

Toy and Miniature Museum

5235 Oak Street

Kansas City, MO 64112

 

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NOTE: At this time we plan to conduct phone interviews between 8/22 and 8/30.

 

 

Kristie Dobbins, Curator
Toy & Miniature Museum of Kansas City

museum main line: 816.235.8000  •  direct line: 816.235.8002
5235 Oak Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64112

www.toyandminiaturemuseum.org
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