Collections Cataloging & Care Specialist

Suquamish Tribe; Washington; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Suquamish Museum is seeking a Collections Management Specialist to support documentation, organization, preservation, accessibility, and care of its permanent collections and records. The role reports to the Museum Director and works with the Curator/Archivist on grant-funded priorities through Aug 31, 2029.

It involves cataloging, inventory, digitization support, and project tracking. You will review records, catalog and photograph objects in PastPerfect, maintain accession files, assist with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in museum studies, archives, library science, history, anthropology, Native American or Indigenous studies, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of experience in museum collections, archives, or digitization is preferred.
• Experience working with Tribal communities, Indigenous collections, culturally sensitive information, or Tribal museums preferred.

Responsibilities

• Catalog, inventory, photograph, label, house, and track objects and archival materials in PastPerfect.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for the Suquamish Collections and Manette Projects through Aug 31, 2029.
• Assist the Curator/Archivist with digitization, research requests, loans, and rights and reproduction requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Database proficiency

Education

Associate degree in museum studies or related field

Tools

PastPerfect

Job description

Suquamish Museum is seeking a Collections Management Specialist to support documentation, organization, preservation, accessibility, and care of its permanent collections and records. The role reports to the Museum Director and works with the Curator/Archivist on grant-funded priorities through Aug 31, 2029.

It involves cataloging, inventory, digitization support, and project tracking. You will review records, catalog and photograph objects in PastPerfect, maintain accession files, assist with