Program Assistants
Job Location:
Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Summary
The UMFA is the state and the University fine arts museum serving as a vital cultural resource for Utah and the broader region. Established in 1914 the Museum stewards an encyclopedic collection of more than 22000 objects representing 5000 years of human creativity across the globe. Through its exhibitions programs and collections the UMFA advances understanding of the visual arts and their role in shaping and reflecting the human experience. The Utah Museum of Fine Arts ( UMFA ) is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to support the Collections department. This is a 30 hour per week benefited position reporting to the Director of Collections and working closely with colleagues across the Museum. The Collections Assistants primary responsibility is to facilitate access to the Museums permanent collection and associated records for staff faculty researchers and other addition the Collections Assistant supports both Conservation and Registration functions and assists with general collections management tasks including documentation storage and care of objects. As part of University of Utah we offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: tuition reduction health care retirement (14.2% employer paid) paid holidays vacation and sick leave.
Responsibilities
Collections Access The Collections Assistant manages and facilitates access to the collection. Responsibilities include coordinating appointments working with Museum staff and external patrons preparing object lists from the database retrieving and assessing objects for suitability preparing and overseeing appointments safely moving artwork and maintaining associated records and data. Conservation Support Under the guidance of the Conservator the Collections Assistant: Assists with conservation examinations Prepares conservation-grade adhesives and materials Executes Integrated Pest Management ( IPM ) functions under the guidance of the Conservator Supports preventive care measures and storage improvements Registration Support In collaboration with the Registration team the Collections Assistant: Participates in regular inventory of the permanent collection Assists with managing physical space in collections storage Creates safe and appropriate housing for objects Supports reorganization projects in the collection storage areas Supports recordkeeping through filing data entry document preparation internal research scanning and digital file organization. Object Handling Handles and transports objects safely within the Museum; assists with installation deinstallation packing and unpacking of artworks. Procedures Contributes to and helps revise collections-related internal procedures including emergency response plans and collections protocols. Other Tasks Participates in department meetings and contributes to additional projects and tasks related to collections care documentation and access as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelors degree 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Program Assistant I: Requires little to no related experience.
The UMFA is the state and the University fine arts museum serving as a vital cultural resource for Utah and the broader region. Established in 1914 the Museum stewards an encyclopedic collection of more than 22000 objects representing 5000 years of human creativity across the globe. Through its exhibitions programs and collections the UMFA advances understanding of the visual arts and their role in shaping and reflecting the human experience. The Utah Museum of Fine Arts ( UMFA ) is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to support the Collections department. This is a 30 hour per week benefited position reporting to the Director of Collections and working closely with colleagues across the Museum. The Collections Assistants primary responsibility is to facilitate access to the Museums permanent collection and associated records for staff faculty researchers and other addition the Collections Assistant supports both Conservation and Registration functions and assists with general collections management tasks including documentation storage and care of objects. As part of University of Utah we offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: tuition reduction health care retirement (14.2% employer paid) paid holidays vacation and sick leave.
Responsibilities
Collections Access The Collections Assistant manages and facilitates access to the collection. Responsibilities include coordinating appointments working with Museum staff and external patrons preparing object lists from the database retrieving and assessing objects for suitability preparing and overseeing appointments safely moving artwork and maintaining associated records and data. Conservation Support Under the guidance of the Conservator the Collections Assistant: Assists with conservation examinations Prepares conservation-grade adhesives and materials Executes Integrated Pest Management ( IPM ) functions under the guidance of the Conservator Supports preventive care measures and storage improvements Registration Support In collaboration with the Registration team the Collections Assistant: Participates in regular inventory of the permanent collection Assists with managing physical space in collections storage Creates safe and appropriate housing for objects Supports reorganization projects in the collection storage areas Supports recordkeeping through filing data entry document preparation internal research scanning and digital file organization. Object Handling Handles and transports objects safely within the Museum; assists with installation deinstallation packing and unpacking of artworks. Procedures Contributes to and helps revise collections-related internal procedures including emergency response plans and collections protocols. Other Tasks Participates in department meetings and contributes to additional projects and tasks related to collections care documentation and access as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelors degree 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Program Assistant I: Requires little to no related experience.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
