• On-Call Collections Assistant, Tang Museum

    Skidmore College (Saratoga Springs, NY)


    Summary:

    The On-Call Collections Assistant is a part time position that primarily supports work in Collections related to class visits and curricular engagement of the collection. This position is responsible for locating and handling artworks in storage, moving and staging or installing artwork, and managing set ups and break downs. This position supports management of collections as related to class use, including inventory management, preventative collections care, rehousing and relocating objects, cataloging, collecting and editing reference images, taking measurements, and recording object information. In addition, this position may also be responsible for assisting in general collections management, in support of the Collections Registrar, as needed.

    Minimum requirements:

    Must have previous experience handling art objects. A degree in or appreciation for fine art, art history, or museum studies is desirable.

     

    There will be paid on-the-job training for this position which includes museum protocols, artwork handling, and cataloging procedures. A flexible schedule is key, as the calendar for class visits and related projects varies from week to week.

    Required documents needed to apply:

    + On-line application

    + Cover Letter

    + Resume

    + List of Three References

     

    Pay: $20.00/hour

    EEO STATEMENT

    Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

     

    Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

     

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