Collections Assistant - Grant Funded

Staten Island Museum • Staten Island, NY, United States of America • 22h ago

The Staten Island Museum seeks a full-time Collections Assistant to provide collections care and maintenance for the institution’s object collections. Reporting to the Director of Natural Science, the Collections Assistant will focus primarily on the museum’s archaeology collection, including Lenape artifacts for which SIM is preparing for tribal consultations. As part of a comprehensive inventory update, the Collections Assistant will conduct object inventory, create and analyze collection object records and ensure the integrity of data captured.The Collections Assistant will also provide support for the Natural Science collections, including inventory and organization. As a collections team member, the Collections Assistant contributes to Interpretive Planning discussions for exhibitions and collections displays. This is an excellent learning and growth opportunity for hands-on experience working with a diverse range of collections, including natural science, history and art. This is a three-year grant-funded position, with the possibility of extension. About the Staten Island Museum Founded in 1881, Staten Island Museum engages visitors with interdisciplinary exhibitions and education programs that explore the dynamic connections between natural science, art, and history based on its broad collections. The Staten Island Museum is a member of the Cultural Institutions Group, a public-private partnership with the City of New York. SIM is a premier cultural institution with a longstanding history in the community. In Fall 2015, Staten Island Museum opened its flagship building at Snug Harbor and is in planning phases for an expanded STEAM Education Center.See www.statenislandmuseum.org for more info about the museum. Duties and Responsibilities:Inventory, rehouse and catalog collections in Past Perfect Museum SoftwareDigitize collection objects and documentsUtilize institutional archives to research collection objects and enhance object recordsAssist in ensuring NAGPRA complianceRespond to information requests regarding the collectionAttend weekly collections meetings and project check-insParticipate in Interpretive Planning and all staff meetings Skills and Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Museum Studies, or other related fieldsMinimum 1 year hands-on experience in collections; archaeology collections preferredStrong written and verbal communication skills; professionalism and diplomacy requiredStrong organization and time-management skills; attention to accuracy and detail is essential.Technical literacy including Zoom, Microsoft Suite, Google SuiteFamiliarity with collections management databases. SIM uses Past Perfect Museum Software.