erika.katayama
04-08-2016, 01:15 PM
MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUMPosition Description
JOB TITLE: Objects Collection Inventory Technician (4 open positions)
POSITION REPORTS TO: Collections Manager and Collections Management Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Collections Management
DIVISION: Library & Collections
Position Classification: Full-Time, Temporary (20 mos.), Non-Exempt
Job posting closes: April 22, 2016
Salary: $16.25/hr. with benefits
JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Missouri History Museum is seeking four candidates to undertake a wall-to-wall inventory of its Objects Collection. The primary goal of this project is to ensure that locations for accessioned objects are accurately reflected in the more than 77,000 object catalog records on Mimsy, the museum’s collections management database, with any location discrepancies to be updated. The inventory team will also be responsible for reconciling any catalog records lacking objects (i.e., missing objects) and any objects lacking catalog records (i.e., undocumented, or Found-In-Collection objects). This part of the project will require in-depth research in the museum’s accession files (a.k.a., Item History Files). It is estimated that as much as 70% of the time will be spent on the reconciliation. The Inventory Technicians will work in teams of two under the supervision of the Collections Manager and Collections Management Assistant.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and Skills
Experience working with diverse historical collections and handling artifacts
Strong organizational skills, patience, and attention to detail
Experience with data entry
Research and problem solving
Consistent, methodical work approach
Ability to work as a team member
Knowledge of and commitment to current museum best practices
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience working with museum collections management databases (familiarity with Mimsy XG collection database preferred, but not necessary)
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to safely lift 50+ lbs. and climb ladders
Education
Bachelor’s degree in History or related field; certificate or Master’s degree in Museum Studies, Public History, or a related discipline is preferred
JOB TITLE: Objects Collection Inventory Technician (4 open positions)
POSITION REPORTS TO: Collections Manager and Collections Management Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Collections Management
DIVISION: Library & Collections
Position Classification: Full-Time, Temporary (20 mos.), Non-Exempt
Job posting closes: April 22, 2016
Salary: $16.25/hr. with benefits
JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Missouri History Museum is seeking four candidates to undertake a wall-to-wall inventory of its Objects Collection. The primary goal of this project is to ensure that locations for accessioned objects are accurately reflected in the more than 77,000 object catalog records on Mimsy, the museum’s collections management database, with any location discrepancies to be updated. The inventory team will also be responsible for reconciling any catalog records lacking objects (i.e., missing objects) and any objects lacking catalog records (i.e., undocumented, or Found-In-Collection objects). This part of the project will require in-depth research in the museum’s accession files (a.k.a., Item History Files). It is estimated that as much as 70% of the time will be spent on the reconciliation. The Inventory Technicians will work in teams of two under the supervision of the Collections Manager and Collections Management Assistant.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and Skills
Experience working with diverse historical collections and handling artifacts
Strong organizational skills, patience, and attention to detail
Experience with data entry
Research and problem solving
Consistent, methodical work approach
Ability to work as a team member
Knowledge of and commitment to current museum best practices
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience working with museum collections management databases (familiarity with Mimsy XG collection database preferred, but not necessary)
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to safely lift 50+ lbs. and climb ladders
Education
Bachelor’s degree in History or related field; certificate or Master’s degree in Museum Studies, Public History, or a related discipline is preferred