Geology Collections & Exhibits Assistant

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Team environment

Job summary

Indiana University’s Indiana Geological and Water Survey in Bloomington is seeking a Geological Repository Assistant to support the core repository project and general artifact handling. The role focuses on re-boxing, labeling, inventory, and long-term preservation of geological cores within IGWS facilities.

Responsibilities include implementing standard workflows, ensuring data integrity, operating handling equipment, and assisting with exhibit preparation and storage solutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree in museum studies, archival studies, geology, Earth sciences, library science, or related field preferred.
• 2 years of related work experience required.
• Experience with reboxing/rehousing projects preferred.
• Familiarity with inventory tracking, databases, or collections management systems.
• Experience in museum, archive, or scientific collections environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the IGWS core repository initiative through re-boxing, rehousing, labeling, inventory verification, and organization of geological core collections.
• Preserve long-term access by implementing workflows and project objectives for the multi-year re-boxing project.
• Perform large-scale re-boxing and rehousing of geological cores as part of the USGS Data Preservation Program.
• Transfer core material to new CoreSafe core boxes following IGWS procedures and quality standards.
• Evaluate core condition, maintain material integrity, and document re-boxed cores for traceability.
• Locate, stage, move, inventory, organize, and restack cores and related materials.
• Maintain accurate location information and inventory records.
• Assist with storage issue resolution and collection organization efforts.
• Operate or assist with material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, carts).
• Document progress and communicate workflow issues, damaged materials, or inventory discrepancies.
• Assist with project reporting and support photography, inventory verification, and other project-related activities.
• Maintain safe working conditions and follow safety policies.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Professionalism

Time management

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree (preferred)

Tools

Forklifts (preferred)

Inventory databases

Job description

Indiana University’s Indiana Geological and Water Survey in Bloomington is seeking a Geological Repository Assistant to support the core repository project and general artifact handling. The role focuses on re-boxing, labeling, inventory, and long-term preservation of geological cores within IGWS facilities.

Responsibilities include implementing standard workflows, ensuring data integrity, operating handling equipment, and assisting with exhibit preparation and storage solutions.