Museum Collections Assistant — Care, Research & Data

University of Michigan; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking a Collections Assistant for Sloan Discovery Museum to support preservation, storage, and display of historic collections. This is a Work Study eligible position, working closely with the Archivist or Collections Manager and staff.

The role involves assisting with collections care, documentation, data entry, research, and general duties to maintain secure, organized storage spaces and comply with museum policies.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate student pursuing a career in museums.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supports collections care, archival and collections management projects.
• Documentation and data entry.
• Research.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment within collection storage and workspaces; adhere to museum policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate student in museums

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Michigan is seeking a Collections Assistant for Sloan Discovery Museum to support preservation, storage, and display of historic collections. This is a Work Study eligible position, working closely with the Archivist or Collections Manager and staff.

The role involves assisting with collections care, documentation, data entry, research, and general duties to maintain secure, organized storage spaces and comply with museum policies.