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University of Utah

Program Assistants

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$36K - $46K/yr

Responsibilities Collections Access The Collections Assistant manages and facilitates access to the collection. Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, working with Museum staff and ...

University of Utah

Program Assistants

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$36K - $46K/yr

Responsibilities Collections Access The Collections Assistant manages and facilitates access to the collection. Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, working with Museum staff and ...

University of Utah

Program Assistants

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$36K - $46K/yr

This position is responsible for ensuring outstanding guest service, maintaining communication and workspace management, and conveying a general knowledge of the museum's collections, galleries, and ...

University of Utah

Program Assistants

Salt Lake City, UT

$36K - $46K/yr

These programs complement museum exhibitions and collections, offering memorable opportunities to ... Manage program props and supplies, including sourcing, maintaining, inventorying, and preparing ...

University of Utah

Program Assistants

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$36K - $46K/yr

These programs complement museum exhibitions and collections, offering memorable opportunities to ... Manage program props and supplies, including sourcing, maintaining, inventorying, and preparing ...

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What is the difference between Museum Collections Management vs Museum Curator?

AspectMuseum Collections ManagementMuseum Curator
Primary FocusManaging, cataloging, and preserving museum collectionsResearching, interpreting, and developing exhibits based on collections
Required CredentialsRelevant degrees in museum studies, archaeology, or related fields; certifications in collections managementDegrees in history, archaeology, or related fields; often advanced degrees in museum studies or history
Work EnvironmentMuseums, storage facilities, conservation labsMuseums, galleries, research institutions
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed by museums and cultural institutions for collection careOften involved in exhibit development, research, and public education

While both roles are integral to museum operations, Museum Collections Management primarily focuses on the care, cataloging, and preservation of collections. In contrast, Museum Curators are more involved in research, exhibit development, and interpretation of collections for public engagement.

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Part-Time Museum Collections Assistant

Layton City

Layton, UT • On-site

Part-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of general administrative duties as needed to assist with the digitization of the collections, help with the planning and installation of rotating exhibits, and assist with events as needed. The collections digitization project involves updating computer records, photographing artifacts in the collection, and rehousing items in archival boxes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Promotes and follows the City's mission statement, values, and expectations.

Conducts research and identification of the historical identification and interpretation of museum artifacts and other items with historical significance, assists with the inventory and cataloging of items in the museum collections, assists in the research for, design of, and installation of museum exhibits, and helps with the planning and running of events.

May also be asked to watch the front desk of the museum when the curator is away.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Education and Experience:
  1. Concurrent enrollment or recent graduation from a degree program in museum studies, art history, public history, history, anthropology, archaeology or related field;
  1. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  1. Basic Knowledge of museum best practices in collections management and preventative conservation methods.
  2. Working knowledge of the operation of personal computers and various software applications, including spreadsheets, word processing, and basic photo editing software.
  3. Familiarity with collections management database systems; knowledge of Past Perfect preferred.
  4. General experience with technology including scanners and cameras.
  5. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
  6. Considerable ability to work independently.
  1. Special Qualifications:

            None

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