Assistant Museum Curator
Assistant Museum Curator
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Job Description
The La Sierra University Museum is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Assistant Museum Curator to help with the management care and development of its collections. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting the Curator and Associate Curator in research documentation and preservation of historical artifacts and specimens ensuring that the museum remains an educational and culturally significant institution. The role requires a proactive approach to helping maintain collections.
Candidate Description
The ideal candidate is skilled in research able to analyze manage and organize information efficiently. They must be an active listener capable of collaborating with others to achieve the museums goals. The candidate must possess strong problemsolving skills.
Work Environment
The work primarily takes place indoors often in cooler environments such as collection storage areas. The role may require occasional climbing on ladders lifting or carrying boxes and working in standard office settings.
Minimum Education/Experience Requirements
Education: A Bachelor of Arts or Science in museum studies anthropology archaeology chemistry biology history or a related field is preferred.
Experience: 12 years of experience in a museum or related field is highly desirable.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in computer use is essential for cataloging managing records and conducting research.
Key Responsibilities
Collection Management:
Help accession label record store and handle artifacts and specimens in accordance with museum best practices.
Assist in carrying out inventorying cataloging and accurate data entry for all objects and specimens in the museums collection.
Research and Documentation:
Assist in conducting routine research on items in the collection.
Help compile information from various sources for museum record keeping.
Public Engagement and Education:
Assist in the preparation of educational programs.
Professional Development:
Develop skills and experience in the basic disciplines involving museum collections.
Become and stay conversant with museum best practices ethical standards and industry advancements.
Additional Responsibilities
Report to the Museum Curator.
Skills and Competencies
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Detailoriented with excellent problemsolving abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently.
Wage Range:$17.51 to $18.75 per hour plus generous benefits.
Comprehensive health coverage available
Tuition Assistance (spouse and dependent eligibility)
10 Paid Holidays
FSA Pet Insurance Legal Services Identity Protection Services and more!
This position offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated museum professional to contribute to the ongoing success of the La Sierra University Museum.
Employment Type
Full-Time
