Registration Assistant

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The South Carolina State Museum is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Registration Assistant to support the Registration and Curatorial staff with maintaining the records of the collection. This temporary hourly position offers experience and exposure to museum operations.

The responsibilities include processing acquisitions using the EMu database, conducting condition reporting, and organizing records.

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods.
• Must be able to reach all areas of the Museum, including on 14’ ladders as needed.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
• Must be able to work in dirty, dusty, and/or poorly lit conditions.
• Able to handle collections safely and securely, including fragile objects like textiles and paper.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with processing acquisitions. Learn to use the EMu database and maintain digital records for the collection.
• Condition reporting objects and loans.
• Organizing object and research files.
• Handling objects and packing items for storage.
• Cleaning exhibit areas, including specimens and artifacts.
• Escorting contractors and maintenance staff in secured spaces.
• Assisting Collections Management staff in exhibit installs and deinstalls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong writing skills

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Recordkeeping

Education

Museum-related degree (preferred)

Tools

EMu database

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The South Carolina State Museum is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Registration Assistant to assist our Registration and Curatorial staff with maintaining the records of the collection. From this temporary hourly employment, the incumbent will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assisting with processing acquisitions. Applicant will learn to use our database system, EMu, and how to maintain digital records for the collection
• Condition reporting objects and loans
• Organizing object and research files

Secondary Responsibilities

• Handling objects and packing items for storage
• Cleaning exhibit areas, including specimens and artifacts
• Escorting contractors and maintenance staff in secured spaces
• Assisting Collections Management staff in exhibit installs and deinstallations

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to reach all areas of the Museum, including on 14’ ladders as needed.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
• Must be able to work in dirty, dusty, and/or poorly lit conditions.
• Able to handle collections safely and securely, including manual dexterity to handle fragile objects like textiles and paper

Preferred Qualifications

• Elementary knowledge of handling objects in a museum setting.
• Preferred applicant: Individuals interested in or currently pursuing a degree directly related to Museum work.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.