erika.katayama
02-04-2015, 09:53 AM
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.
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 (http://www.stanhywet.org/)
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.
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 (http://www.stanhywet.org/)