Job Location: East Meredith, NY
Job Title: Collections Assistant Summer Internship
Institution: Hanford Mills Museum
About the Institution:
Hanford Mills Museum (HMM) operates an authentic water and steam-powered National Register-listed historic site in East Meredith, NY.
Job Description:
The Museum seeks a summer Collections Assistant to work closely with staff on a variety of key collections projects. HMM is able to offer this position as part of a for-credit internship for students enrolled in relevant graduate or undergraduate projects.
Responsibilities:
The Collections Assistant will assist the Mill & Collections Specialist and other staff with a variety of collections care and management work as part of an IMLS-funded project. These projects may include: object and collections research; surveying undocumented and permanent collections objects; cataloging object data in PastPerfect database; marking education and permanent collections objects; assisting with object evaluation and deaccession proposals; and completing basic housekeeping and care of objects and collections storage areas, and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to perform tasks that require remaining stationary and moving throughout the site, moving objects, on varying surfaces, inside and outside, and in a variety of conditions.
- Effective organization and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
- Enrolled in or completed bachelor’s or master’s degree program in museum studies, history, education, environmental studies, or a related field
- Knowledge of basic collections and interpretive practices
- Experience with and/or interest in gaining experience with a range of objects, including industrial machines, hand tools, domestic objects, and textiles
- Experience with collections management software (especially PastPerfect)
Duration & Pay Rate: This paid summer position is expected to last 10-12 weeks; the assistant will work 37.5 hours per week with an hourly rate of $15.00. Hanford Mills operates on a Wednesday-Sunday work schedule during this time.
Hiring to begin on a rolling basis starting on March 1.
This Position is: In-Person
Position Type: Internship
Salary Range: $15.00/hr.
Salary Type: Non-Exempt
Benefits: None
How to Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to Kevin Jensen at kevinj@hanfordmills.org.
Job Closing Date: 5/1/2024
