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JOB TITLE: Collections Assistant
JOB PURPOSE: To assist the UW Art Museum Collections Manager with collections and registration related tasks.
JFNTMP ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Writing PastPerfect descriptions of artwork for future online publication
One of the following large projects:
Assist with sorting and organizing archives for transfer to AHC
Work on uploading photographs into the museum CMS and organize into the DAM
Accessioning Study Collection objects
Other collections related tasks including but not limited: IPM processing, Condition reports, Creating object lists, Data entry and cleanup
Write object descriptions, Assist Collections Manager with exhibition paperwork, Assist with collections management projects. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education :
High School diploma or GED.
Fine Arts and Humanities: History, Art, Anthropology, Museum studies majors are encouraged to apply.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience in GLAM field through classwork or internships preferred.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:
- Cover letter
- Resume or C.V.
WORK LOCATION: On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
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