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02-01-2014, 08:35 AM
Company Name: The Museum of the City of New York
Job Location: New York City, N.Y.
Job Title: Collections Assistant
Reports To: Registrar/Collections Management
Job Posted: Friday, January 31st
Job Level: 1-2 years of experience and a Bachelors Degree required
Job Description: The Museum of the City of New York seeks Collections Assistant to assist the Collections Manager with special projects and routine maintenance of Museum collections both onsite and at an offsite storage facility and assist with exhibition preparation and installation as needed.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, assisting with inventory; updating database records; art handling; object documentation; assisting with environmental readings and pest control; packing and shipping objects; generating reports; condition reporting; installation; assisting the Collections department generally; and other duties as assigned.
Skills:
An understanding of standard museum practices; demonstrated attention to detail; ability to work as part of a team; art handling experience; proficiency with databases and accurate data entry; ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Experience with framing a plus.
Experience:
A minimum of one year of experience in an art or history museum; working directly with collections care and / or management.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in museum studies or a related field, or equivalent museum collections experience.
The City Museum is an equal opportunity employer offering full benefits, including health and life insurance and a defined benefit pension plan paid for by the City Museum as well as a 401(k) savings plan. Qualified individuals can send their resume with cover letter to the attention of Human Resources at Collections@mcny.org (jobs@mcny.org) or mail to Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029.
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Job Location: New York City, N.Y.
Job Title: Collections Assistant
Reports To: Registrar/Collections Management
Job Posted: Friday, January 31st
Job Level: 1-2 years of experience and a Bachelors Degree required
Job Description: The Museum of the City of New York seeks Collections Assistant to assist the Collections Manager with special projects and routine maintenance of Museum collections both onsite and at an offsite storage facility and assist with exhibition preparation and installation as needed.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, assisting with inventory; updating database records; art handling; object documentation; assisting with environmental readings and pest control; packing and shipping objects; generating reports; condition reporting; installation; assisting the Collections department generally; and other duties as assigned.
Skills:
An understanding of standard museum practices; demonstrated attention to detail; ability to work as part of a team; art handling experience; proficiency with databases and accurate data entry; ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Experience with framing a plus.
Experience:
A minimum of one year of experience in an art or history museum; working directly with collections care and / or management.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in museum studies or a related field, or equivalent museum collections experience.
The City Museum is an equal opportunity employer offering full benefits, including health and life insurance and a defined benefit pension plan paid for by the City Museum as well as a 401(k) savings plan. Qualified individuals can send their resume with cover letter to the attention of Human Resources at Collections@mcny.org (jobs@mcny.org) or mail to Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029.
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