Summary
The
Small Objects Intern is a competent collections team member who will process, catalog, and partially digitize assigned small object collections within the Museum of Flight’s collection. Specific duties may include physically processing artifacts; organizing assigned materials; physically numbering artifacts; completing catalog records in the Re:Discovery database; rehousing materials and stabilizing them for long term storage; photographing artifacts; updating and inventorying storage locations. This position’s work may overlap with other collections staff.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Surveys the state of the assigned collections and works with the Collections Manager to create an effective plan for processing and cataloguing the materials.
- Completely catalogs the materials in the collections and updates records in the database, Re:Discovery.
- Rehouses and labels materials according to accepted museum standards and best practices.
- Selects items for digitization and assists with creating metadata records for digital objects.
- Documents the project and assists the Collections Manager in writing an article for the museum’s newsletter or other outlets.
- Assist with other collections tasks as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of degree program in Museum Studies, Public History, Information Studies, Library Science, or related field, graduate level or equivalent preferred.
- 0-2 years of experience in a library, archives or museum collections environment desirable.
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of museum best practices and professionally accepted standards.
- Familiarity with cataloging and inventorying museum collections.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; superb written and verbal communications skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills, time-management skills, and prioritization skills.
- Strong problem solving and analysis skills
- Adept with computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with additional presentation platforms a plus.
Abilities
- Ability to demonstrate proper object handling and processing techniques.
- Ability to work in a team-based environment as well as independently with self-initiative and minimal supervision.
License & Certification
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This hourly position’s primary workweek is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Will work in an office environment for the major of the time, with some work performed in other collections storage areas with warehouse-like conditions.
- Onsite attendance is essential to perform the duties of this position.
- No travel is expected for this position.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Careful handling of delicate and rare objects, repetitive wrist and arm motions resulting from heavy computer data entry requirements.
- This position works in an office environment with long sedentary periods and repetitive wrist and arm movement.
- The ability to focus, bend, carry, reach to the side, front and overhead, push, pull, walk, stand, twist and squat are occasional requirements in a normal office setting.
- Able to use a ladder and work in elevated spaces for short periods of time to place and retrieve objects from high shelves.
Compensation
The pay for this position is $21.50.
Important Information
The Museum of Flight is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.
Prior to hire and once an initial offer of employment has been made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Employees of The Museum of Flight must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption. Offers of employment are contingent upon proof that you are fully vaccinated or qualify for an exemption.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
