Collections Technician

Kenmore Heritage Association; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Paid holiday time

UW library system access

POD Course per year

AAM membership

Public Transportation Subsidy (ORCA)

Job summary

Kenmore Heritage Association seeks a Collections Technician to assist the Manager of Collections and Registrar of Exhibitions and Collections in preserving, documenting, and safely moving the Henry’s permanent collection.

The role emphasizes creating custom object housing, safe handling, and accurate recordkeeping, with 16-18 hours weekly and potential for more hours in 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience creating custom housing for storage.
• Knowledge of best practices in museum storage and art handling.
• Close attention to detail with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safe art handling of collection objects.
• Create custom housing for collection objects.
• Assist with storage of collection objects.
• Assist with pest mitigation measures.
• Assist with condition assessments.
• Assist in maintaining and updating the Collection Management System (MuseumPlus).
• Assist in implementing and upholding best practices for art handling and storage.
• Other collections related tasks as needed.

Skills

Box making

Art handling

Museum storage

Detail orientation

Strong communication

Tools

MuseumPlus

Job description

The Collections Technician works with the Manager of Collections and Registrar of Exhibitions and Collections to preserve, protect, and document the Henry’s permanent collection. This position particularly focuses on creating custom object housing and safe object movement and tracking.

PAY RANGE:

$23 – $25.50 per hour, depending on experience

SCHEDULE:

16-18 hours per week, Tuesday – Friday; exact schedule to be determined with supervisor, with potential for additional hours in 2027

REPORTS TO:

Manager of Collections

WHAT THE COLLECTIONS TECHNICIAN DOES:

• Conduct safe art handling of collection objects
• Create custom housing for collection objects
• Assist with storage of collection objects
• Assist with pest mitigation measures
• Assist with condition assessments
• Assist in maintaining and updating the Collection Management System (MuseumPlus)
• Assist in implementing and upholding best practices for art handling and storage
• Other collections related tasks as the need arises, and as they relate to the overall needs of the museum

CONNECT WITH US IF YOU HAVE:

• Demonstrated experience making boxes and other supports for permanent storage
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in museum storage and art handling
• Close attention to detail
• Strong communication skills

ADDITIONAL DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Working knowledge of collection management database (MuseumPlus)
• Experience with Integrated Pest Management and Environmental Monitoring

STATUS:

Regular part-time employee; Affiliate University of Washington employee; FLSA non-exempt (eligible for overtime); non-benefited

BENEFITS:

This position is non-benefited. This position does not accrue vacation time or receive holiday credit hours.

• Sick leave accrued at a rate of 1 hour of sick leave per every 40 hours worked
• Paid holiday time during designated museum holiday closures that occur on days the employee is otherwise regularly scheduled to work
• Affiliate University of Washington employee status, with access to such things as: the UW library system, ability to purchase an IMA gym membership.
• One UW Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Course per year
• A Professional Membership to the American Alliance of Museums (AAM)
• Public Transportation Subsidy: An ORCA Business Passport card for eligible employees