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erika.katayama
07-21-2014, 10:34 AM
The Southern Oregon Historical Society is hiring an experienced registrar
for its collections department. The registrar maintains and produces
collection records, facilitates access to the collections for the public
and staff and works closely with the curator and library manager. This a
part-time, non-exempt position at 20 – 30 hours per week. The pay rate is
$15 per hour.

SOHS’s collection is an estimated 1,000,000 three-dimensional and archival
items that document human settlement in the seven county region of Southern
Oregon. Our artifacts include tools and baskets made by the Native American
tribes who lived in the region, quilts brought here in covered wagons by
pioneers who traveled on the Oregon Trail, and items that reflect
contemporary life. Our archives include thousands of photos of Southern
Oregon, plus diaries, business records, journals, hundreds of maps and
architectural drawings, and over 1000 oral histories.
The Duties and responsibilities of the registrar include:
· Executing required legal records by acquiring title transfer,
accessioning and deaccessioning collections artifacts
· Maintaining Collections Records including accession, deaccession,
incoming and outgoing loan forms
· Providing Collections Access by responding to the public and
staff requests and inquires and by cataloging the collections
· Assisting in the Care of Collections by assisting with the
storage, exhibition, proper handling and conservation of collections and by
maintaining an up-to-date Procedures Manual of all tasks performed by the
Registrar
· Empowering volunteers by preparing instructions, assembling
training materials, and reviewing tasks completed

The qualifications for the position include:
· A degree in history, museum studies or related field
· Two years museum experience with at least one year in a registrar
or curatorial position
· Familiarity with museum registrar procedures and operations
· Familiarity with collections management software – SOHS uses
PastPerfect
· Ability to lift and carry 30lbs. and climb stairs
· Ability to work well with the public and fellow staff

SOHS is an equal opportunity employer. Interested applicants should send a
resume and cover letter to director@sohs.org or by mail to:
Robert Esterlein
Southern Oregon Historical Society
106 N. Central Ave.
Medford, OR 97501