The Park City Museum in Park City, Utah has an immediate opening for a Collections intern. The successful candidate will assist with the Museum’s collections inventory. The intern will become well-versed in inventory procedures, cataloging, basic conservation and re-housing of the Museum’s collection.
Job Description:
The Museum collection, totaling more than 27,000 items, is remarkably diverse in type and size, with objects as large as a stagecoach and as fragile as the “Silver Queen’s” silk dresses. The Collections intern’s central task will be to help launch a complete inventory of all of the Museum’s collections at both on and off-site storage locations, scheduled to be completed in the next two years. The Collections intern will be involved in positively identifying museum objects and archives, checking object locations and accession paperwork, and record findings on collection inventory forms and in PastPerfect. They will also identify storage issues and assist with appropriate re-housing. Additional duties include staffing the front desk, operating a cash register, answering visitors’ questions, researching and writing one column for the local paper, helping install an exhibit and other administrative tasks as needed.
About our organization:
The Park City Museum reopened after an $8.9 million renovation and expansion in October 2009 and serves a variety of visitors, including the local community and tourists. The collection is remarkably diverse in type and size and museum programs include school and youth groups, tours, lectures and classes, family activities, and special events.
Desired Qualifications:
• Graduate degree, or working towards a degree, preferably in History, Museum Studies, Library Science or related field. Undergraduate candidates will be considered if no graduate candidate is identified.
• Knowledge and experience with correct artifact handling techniques.
• Experience with database software (experience with PastPerfect a plus); standard office computer skills are required.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written communication skills and legible handwriting.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently.
• Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Knowledge and understanding of museum management and procedures
• Experience working on previous inventory projects a plus.
Schedule: Summer, with a preferred start date of June 4 (negotiable). Tue-Sat, with 1-2 nights of staying until 7:00 pm to close the Museum.
Stipend: The internship will be 280 hours, to be completed in an 8-12 week time period, and will have a $2,400 stipend. Stipend does not include housing, but Museum staff may be able to help interns find local housing.
Please send a letter of interest and resume by Friday, April 13th to: Courtney Titus, Curator of Collections and Exhibits, [log in to unmask] (with "INTERNSHIP" in the subject).
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