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Position Overview:
The Collections Technician Specialist is a full-time employee of Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens hired by the CEO upon the recommendation of the Curator/Director of Museum Services.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Collections staff as Stan Hywet Hall embarks on a multi-year project to restore a select number of rooms in the Manor House to their original 1915 appearance. This position will be heavily involved throughout the project and responsible for providing the Collections team with necessary research as well as an array of general collections management related duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Report regularly to Curator/Director of Museum Services.
2. Assist Collections Department with ongoing collections management and related issues.
3. Handle multiple projects or tasks with careful attention to detail.
4. Lead efforts to complete research of spaces and collections items ear marked for work as part of the room by room restoration project
5. Organize collections files related to room by room restoration
6. Complete entry of condition reports, conservation treatments and research information into PastPerfect collections database
7. Assist in the maintenance of environmental control monitoring and systems.
8. Assist in the maintenance of Stan Hywet’s pest management program.
9. Check security and condition of all collection objects on a daily basis; report any damaged/missing objects to Curator/Director of Museum Services.
10. Attend and assist with in-house training and internal education of basic proper handling techniques and assist in policy development.
11. Attend planning and informational meetings with other departments. Share information through departmental meetings
12. Assist in the development and implementation of the interpretation of the historic site, museum rooms, and exhibits.
13. Provide assistance to internal staff, consultants, researchers, and the public with collections materials.
14. Assist with other ongoing museum activities including the planning and implementation of museum public programs.
15. Assist with regular inventory and ordering of maintenance supplies and equipment.
16. Assist with regular inventory of collections and documentation of condition, location, etc.
17. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to work directly with staff and volunteers to implement museum policies and procedures regarding the protection, care, documentation, presentation and interpretation of the museum collections as well as public and private spaces.
1. Ability to interact effectively and professionally with visitors, staff and volunteers in person or over the telephone and maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
2. Flexible work schedule. Evening work and weekend work may be required at times.
Education and/or Experience:
1. A high school diploma is required
2. Bachelor’s degree in History, Museum Studies or related field required.
3. Strong written and verbal communication.
4. Computer proficiency, Microsoft Office products.
5. Previous similar experience preferred (museum setting highly desirable).
6. Experience using PastPerfect software preferred
Usual and Customary Expectations:
1. Expect to spend 80% of the workday standing and/or walking.
2. Frequently able to carry, push, and lift 30 to 40 pounds.
3. Frequent and regular stooping, crouching, and reaching
4. Ability to go up and down stairs.
Julie Leone
Director of Museum Services/Curator
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 North Portage Path
Akron, OH 44303-1399
Main: 330-836-5533
Direct: 330-315-3226
Open April through December, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is one of the most important remaining examples of an American Country Estate built during the Industrial Age at the turn of the twentieth century. Stan Hywet was home to F.A. Seiberling, co-founder of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and his family. www.stanhywet.org