Museum Assistant

Job Summary

The Museum Assistant will assist in any aspect of museum operations as required such as prepare/maintain fire collections and exhibits, perform research, and educate the public about the collection. They research, plan, and implement new exhibits for the museum. May establish guides for visitors.

Essential Functions

• Assists with processing collections, including registering, accessioning, cataloging, packing, unpacking, maintaining inventory, and documentation.
• Assists in the setup and assembly of storage areas for collection according to curatorial standards; cleans the collection and storage area as needed.
• Assists in the maintenance of the museum collection database through data entry and editing.
• Creates video recordings of Subject Matter Experts for electronic display to enhance collection.
• Prepares various reports regarding collection activities and the condition of objects as requested.
• Conducts research in the identification and interpretation of museum collections.
• Responds to inquiries regarding collection from museum visitors; acts as museum receptionist.
• Performs specific tasks that are components of exhibit planning, installation, and maintenance; prepares graphics, illustrations, labels, and artifact mounts and construction of exhibit cases.
• Assists in organization of and implementation of public programs such as workshops, education programs and special events; may assist in preparation of educational materials, promotional materials and mailing lists.
• Organizes special viewing of collection; arranges showings and selects exhibits based on audience; prepares displays.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.
• Follow Koorsen policies, procedures and core values.
• Ensure timely and professional communication with coworkers, customers and vendors.
• Represent Koorsen in a professional manner.

Competencies

Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential function of the job can be performed.

• Proven superior writing skills, including the ability to write concise, creative, and effective materials to support and describe artifacts
• Knowledge of documentation practices and procedures pertaining to museum objects, storage, and preparation of exhibits.
• Skill in verbal and written communication and following instructions.
• Skill in the documentation of museum objects, storage, and exhibit preparations.
• Knowledge of graphic design.
• Demonstrated proficiency using content design and development tools and language such as MS Office Suite, web page editors, database systems, etc.
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
• Possesses good judgment and the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of company-specific policies and procedures
• Proven skill in creative problem-solving with minimal supervision
• Able to effectively use audio and video recording equipment
• Organizational skills
• Public services skills
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to climb ladders and lift heavy objects
• Initiative
• Time Management
• Communication Proficiency

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficiency working in Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel[KL4] , PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Graduate credential in Art, history, archeology, museum studies, or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Art, history, archeology, museum studies, or a related field

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to pass a background check

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phone, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to carry, lift, push and pull 25 pounds
• Must be able to effectively use computer [KL5] and telephone
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks while using a computer
• Constant (5-8hrs/shift) sitting, talking, repetitive motions, eye/hand coordination
• Occasionally (up to 2hrs/shift) lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, and crouching
• Rarely (minimal) climbing, feeling, crawling, and exposure to weather

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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