Museum Collections Coordinator - Part-Time, Portland

Pittock Mansion Society; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Pittock Mansion Society is seeking a part-time Collections Coordinator to support the care and safety of artifacts at Pittock Mansion in Portland, OR. The role requires a set weekday/weekend schedule and an on-site presence, with pay at $25/hour for 20–24 hours weekly.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree related to history or archives and experience with museum collections management, including CatalogIt or PastPerfect. Background checks are required prior to hiring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in history, arts, archival studies, library studies, or related field.
• Direct museum collections internships and duties preferred.
• Experience in museums, archives, or libraries is a plus.
• Familiarity with cataloging systems such as CatalogIt and PastPerfect.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ongoing care and safety of artifacts in the collection.
• Maintain collection records, documentation, and the CatalogIt database.
• Input artifact documentation to the database and organize items by category.
• Support digitization projects and assist with archival standards for digital assets.

Skills

Museum experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in history / arts / archival studies / library studies / collections management

Tools

CatalogIt

PastPerfect

Job description

Pittock Mansion Society is seeking a part-time Collections Coordinator to support the care and safety of artifacts at Pittock Mansion in Portland, OR. The role requires a set weekday/weekend schedule and an on-site presence, with pay at $25/hour for 20–24 hours weekly.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree related to history or archives and experience with museum collections management, including CatalogIt or PastPerfect. Background checks are required prior to hiring.