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Curatorial Assistant – Application deadline: August 29, 2008
The Greater Southwest Historical Museum, a regional history museum, in
Ardmore, Oklahoma, seeks a Curatorial Assistant as part of an IMLS grant
to catalogue the museum’s collection. This is a 24-month, full-time
position. Candidates must be available to start October 1, 2008. The
Curatorial Assistant will assist in the cataloguing, numbering,
cleaning, and rehousing of approximately 17,511 artifacts. A Bachelor’s
degree, Master’s preferred, in history, museum studies, or closely
related field and one-year of collections experience is required. Must
be well-organized and detailed-oriented and have strong written and
verbal skills. Familiarity with PastPerfect is preferred but not
required as training is provided. Salary is $24,000 per year with
benefits to include paid medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation
time. Send cover letter, resume, and three references by August 29,
2008, to Greater Southwest Historical Museum, FT Curatorial Assistant,
35 Sunset Drive, Ardmore, OK 73401, or email both
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For questions, please contact Kristin Mravinec at (580) 226-3857 or
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Below is the complete job description:*
Position Title: Curatorial Assistant (Temporary)*
*Reports to: *Curator
***Pay** Range**: *$24,000 per year, full-time
*Position Summary:* The Curatorial Assistant works on a range of
collections management, cataloguing, research, and preservation-related
duties. The Assistant works on preventative conservation of the
collection such as storing and numbering artifacts/objects and assists
in researching the function, use, manufacture, and history of artifacts
for cataloguing.
*Specific Responsibilities:*
· Assist to enter artifact catalogue information on the computer
database; assist in the housing of artifacts/objects in appropriate
acid-free storage packaging or boxes and label as required; and assist
with cleaning and basic preventative conservation of collections.
· Assist with the maintenance and documentation of the collection;
assist in the classification, description, and interpretation of
artifacts/objects; conduct research for identifying and interpreting the
objects; write interpretative and informational labels, brochures, and
other related materials as required; update and organize files.
· Respond to requests for information about objects;
*Qualifications/Education:* Bachelor’s degree in history, museum
studies, or closely related field and one-year of experience in
collections management is required; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience, substituting one year of experience in the
care and management of a historical collection for each year of the
required education. Must be well-organized and detailed-oriented, have
strong written and verbal skills, and have ability to work on multiple
projects simultaneously. Familiarity with PastPerfect database is
preferred.
*Benefits:* Includes medical insurance, sick leave, vacation time, and
paid opportunities for professional development such as attendance at
workshops and/or annual meetings of relevant professional associations.
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Kristin Mravinec, Curator
Greater Southwest Historical Museum
35 Sunset Drive
Ardmore, OK 73401
Phone: 580.226.3857
Fax: 580.226.3857
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