Collections Assistant Hoffman Conservation Project The Field Museum Chicago, IL The Field Museum seeks an experienced collections assistant to move and inventory life-size bronze figures by Malvina Hoffman (full figures, torsos, and heads) held in storage and on display as part of a project to examine, document, and conserve them. This position along with Exhibits Production staff will be primarily responsible for moving figures between display, storage, and the conservation laboratory in collaboration with the project conservator. RESPONSIBILITIES: · Prepares storage for Malvina Hoffman bronze sculptures. Upgrades and maintains storage conditions for the Anthropology collections utilizing preventive conservation methods. · Organizes, inventories, moves, and stores the Anthropology collections as appropriate. Consults with Collections Management and Conservation staff regarding safe handling and appropriate storage practices. · With assistance of Anthropology Collections Area and Exhibits staff, moves objects to and from Exhibit, storage, and laboratory. · Monitors movement of objects at all stages and is responsible for keeping the collections inventory database up-to-date. Consults with Collections Management, the Head Registrar, and Hoffman collection Curator regarding the database and the accuracy of its information. · Assists Project Conservator with maintaining laboratory and photography workspace and equipment in consultation with Collections Management. · Supervises volunteers, interns, and visitors using the Anthropology collections, as required. · Performs other collections-related activities as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor’s degree is required in Anthropology, Art History, and/or Museum Studies with experience in artifact handling. · Demonstrated superb manual and organizational skills, impeccable attention to detail, ability to focus on tasks, and willingness to follow directions and procedures. · An in-depth knowledge of accepted museum collections care practices and procedures expected. · Demonstrated ability to work alone as well as in a team environment. · Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel as well as museum collections database; preference given to candidates with working knowledge of KE EMu as well as working with large objects such as sculptures. · Position requires high frequency of strenuous activity lifting heavy objects, moving carts, using equipment to construct artifact storage trays, etc. fieldmuseum.org/about/employment
Posted on: Thu, 13 Feb 2014 19:33:16 +0000
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