The Hastings Museum in Hastings, Nebraska as a part-time collection assistant position open.

SUMMARY

Inventory, photograph, and record locations of collection materials. Assist in rehouse artifacts when necessary. Assist in processing new acquisitions. Assist in other collections projects as assigned. Occasionally help with exhibition preparations, installations, and de-installations. Assist with records management and maintenance within the museum’s collections database.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in history, Anthropology, or Museum Studies or equivalent combination of museum training and experience.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Identify, photograph, rehouse, and document location of artifacts in storage.  
• Clean objects, such as paper, textiles, wood, metal, glass, rock, pottery, and furniture, using vacuum, brushes, or solvents.
• Enter information about museum collections into computer databases. Assist in maintaining records, logs and reports.
• Maintain equipment, materials, and supply inventories required for the project.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Wage $15.57 - $22.32 per hour

HOURS OF WORK

20-25 hours per week, may include evenings and weekends.

See https://www.cityofhastings.org/departments/human-resources/job-openings/part-time-positions/museum-assistant.html for mor details and application.