Collections Assistant: Historic Equipment Curation

Penn State Lady Lions; State College (Centre County); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 24.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Collections Assistant to accession, re-house, and curate its historic equipment collection. The role involves inventory, location verification, and updating databases, with some outreach duties. Compensation is $15/hour for 5–19 hours per week.

Primary worksite is the EMS Museum storage facility, ~3 miles from campus. On-site-only position requiring personal transportation; remote or hybrid work is not offered.

Qualificações

• Background in museum curation or historic science equipment.
• Ability to learn new software platforms.
• Ability to conduct research using print and online sources.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and sit or stand for extended periods.
• Strong interest in museum collections care and management.
• Basic computer and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Inventory the historic equipment collection and conduct a detailed inventory.
• Confirm object location accuracy and update housing/storage needs.
• Create digital images of objects and update collections management records.
• Assist with outreach and other duties as assigned, primarily in storage facility.

Conhecimentos

Museum curation

Historic science equipment

Research skills

Basic computer skills

Descrição da vaga

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Collections Assistant to accession, re-house, and curate its historic equipment collection. The role involves inventory, location verification, and updating databases, with some outreach duties. Compensation is $15/hour for 5–19 hours per week.

Primary worksite is the EMS Museum storage facility, ~3 miles from campus. On-site-only position requiring personal transportation; remote or hybrid work is not offered.