Archaeology Volunteer
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Job Description
The Ohio History Connections mission is to
Spark Discovery of Ohios stories.
Embrace the present share the past and transform the future.
Position: Archaeology Collections Volunteer
Type: Volunteer
Schedule: Tuesdays between 9:30am and 2:00pm
Location: Archaeology Collections Columbus OH
Reports to: Archaeology Curator
About Ohio History Connection: The Ohio History Connection is a statewide history organization with the mission to spark discovery of Ohios stories. Chartered in 1885 the OHC carries out history services for Ohio and its citizens focused on preserving and sharing the states history. This includes housing the state historic preservation office the official state archives local history office and managing more than 50 sites and museums across Ohio.
Summary: This position focuses on the steps necessary to properly curate collections under the archaeology staffs supervision. It will provide participants with an opportunity to experience various aspects of the curatorial process.
Essential Functions:
- Develop a working inventory of the collections
- Wash weigh number and catalog collections
- Collections research
- Identify organize and assign object numbers to uncataloged material
- Data entry using Microsoft Excel
Required Education Skills Experience:
- Experience with MS Excel helpful
- Previous experience with archaeology terms and artifacts typologies helpful
Required Competencies:
- Some knowledge of archaeology especially of the Ohio area is useful
- Must be at least 15 years of age of age to volunteer without a guardian
- Must complete a background check and volunteer onboarding paperwork
- Must create and account log volunteer hours and sign up for volunteer shifts via Track It Forward
- Must attend professional development and volunteer meetings as needed
- Desire to learn about history and share their knowledge
- Selfmotivated
- Reliable and punctual
- Works well with a team
Other Requirements:
- Must complete a background check and volunteer onboarding paperwork
- Must create an account and log volunteer hours via Track It Forward
Education and Experience Outcomes:
- Experience in collections handling processing cataloging and housing
- Knowledge of museum best practices and procedures
- Will learn about the history of Ohio
- Will gain an understanding of the inner workings of a nonprofit museum
- Will learn to work within a team environment
Application Instructions
To apply visit www/ and use the Applicant Tracking System to apply. Include resume cover letter and applicable application materials. For questions and accommodations email or call
Employment Type
Volunteer
