Museum Technician – Historic Collections & Exhibits

Oakland University; Rochester, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical plan with low contributions

Dental and vision at no cost

Generous paid time off

University retirement 403(b)

Tuition assistance for employees and),

Free Campus Recreation Center access

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Oakland University is seeking a full-time position at Meadow Brook Estate to clean historical interior elements, rooms, and collections, ensuring a safe, clean environment for Meadow Brook Hall's historical resources. The role involves routine building and collections care and coordinating with the Curator on preservation guidelines.

Responsibilities include handling collection objects, prepping for displays, and balancing collections care with education and visitor safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to take initiative, exercise good judgement, and follow instructions.
• Learn to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines with efficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from all sectors of the community and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Must be discreet about Meadow Brook Estate's collections and business and maintain confidentiality of Meadow Brook Estate's information.
• Flexibility to work evenings, Holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the curator, this position cleans historical interior elements, rooms, and collections at Meadow Brook Estate, ensuring a safe, clean environment for Meadow Brook Hall's historical resources.
• This position will carry out routine building and collections care duties according to schedules and seasonal needs.
• The person will identify the need for any non-routine building maintenance or repairs and consult with the Curator to determine appropriate procedures with regard to historic preservation guidelines and standards.
• This position will support the Curator with handling collection objects, prepping for special displays and exhibits. The person’s schedule will balance the needs of collections care, education, interpretation, and visitor safety and experience.
• The holder of this position will have a team approach and work well with staff, volunteers, and the public.

Skills

Initiative

Time management

Collaboration

Discretion

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Oakland University is seeking a full-time position at Meadow Brook Estate to clean historical interior elements, rooms, and collections, ensuring a safe, clean environment for Meadow Brook Hall's historical resources. The role involves routine building and collections care and coordinating with the Curator on preservation guidelines.

Responsibilities include handling collection objects, prepping for displays, and balancing collections care with education and visitor safety.