Museum Collections Associate (Term)

Brown University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University’s Haffenreffer Museum is seeking a Collections Assistant to document, rehouse, and track archaeology, ethnography, and archival items. This full-time term position supports a grant-driven move from Bristol to Providence and ensures collections are accessible for exhibitions, teaching, and loans.

The role requires a BA/BS in a related field and experience in a professional collection setting, with emphasis on organization, safety, and proper handling of cultural heritage objects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Experience with professional collection management or registration settings.

Responsibilities

• Document, assess, rehouse, pack/unpack, and track archaeological, ethnographic, and archival collections.
• Support move of Haffenreffer Museum collections from Bristol, RI to Providence, RI.
• Support routine use of objects and collections in exhibitions, teaching, research, and loans.

Skills

Collection management

Preventive conservation

Communication skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

B.A./B.S. in Museum Studies or related field

Tools

Collection management system

MuseumPlusRia

Job description

Brown University’s Haffenreffer Museum is seeking a Collections Assistant to document, rehouse, and track archaeology, ethnography, and archival items. This full-time term position supports a grant-driven move from Bristol to Providence and ensures collections are accessible for exhibitions, teaching, and loans.

The role requires a BA/BS in a related field and experience in a professional collection setting, with emphasis on organization, safety, and proper handling of cultural heritage objects.