erika.katayama
03-06-2018, 12:16 PM
Park City Museum, Park City, UT – Cataloging Internship
The Park City Museum in Park City, Utah has a summer opening for a Cataloging Intern. The successful candidate will assist the Museum with a large backlog of cataloging projects (including objects, photographs and archives). The intern will become well versed in cataloging, condition reporting, object labeling, preservation and re-housing of the Museum’s collection.
Internship duties include:
· Assign and apply object ID numbers
· Create database records and enter information into PastPerfect
· Photograph or scan items and add images to PastPerfect
· Complete condition reports
· Re-house objects using appropriate materials
Additional duties may include assisting the front desk staff, operating a cash register, answering visitors’ questions, researching and writing two articles for the local paper, helping install an exhibit and other tasks as needed.
Desired Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in History, Museum Studies, Public History or related field.
· Knowledge and experience with correct artifact handling techniques.
· Experience with database software (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 with cataloging a plus.
Schedule/Wages:
This is a summer internship with a preferred start date of June 4, 2018 (negotiable.) The internship will be 35 hours per week for 10 weeks at $9.00/hour. Typical work week will be Monday – Friday; intern will be required to stay until closing at 7:00 pm one night per week, and work one Saturday a month.
Please send a letter of interest and resume by Monday, April 2, 2018 to: Ms. Courtney Titus, Curator of Collections and Exhibits, ctitus@parkcityhistory.org<mailto:ctitus@parkcityhistory.org> (with "INTERNSHIP" in the subject).
The Park City Museum in Park City, Utah has a summer opening for a Cataloging Intern. The successful candidate will assist the Museum with a large backlog of cataloging projects (including objects, photographs and archives). The intern will become well versed in cataloging, condition reporting, object labeling, preservation and re-housing of the Museum’s collection.
Internship duties include:
· Assign and apply object ID numbers
· Create database records and enter information into PastPerfect
· Photograph or scan items and add images to PastPerfect
· Complete condition reports
· Re-house objects using appropriate materials
Additional duties may include assisting the front desk staff, operating a cash register, answering visitors’ questions, researching and writing two articles for the local paper, helping install an exhibit and other tasks as needed.
Desired Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in History, Museum Studies, Public History or related field.
· Knowledge and experience with correct artifact handling techniques.
· Experience with database software (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 with cataloging a plus.
Schedule/Wages:
This is a summer internship with a preferred start date of June 4, 2018 (negotiable.) The internship will be 35 hours per week for 10 weeks at $9.00/hour. Typical work week will be Monday – Friday; intern will be required to stay until closing at 7:00 pm one night per week, and work one Saturday a month.
Please send a letter of interest and resume by Monday, April 2, 2018 to: Ms. Courtney Titus, Curator of Collections and Exhibits, ctitus@parkcityhistory.org<mailto:ctitus@parkcityhistory.org> (with "INTERNSHIP" in the subject).