Collections Assessment Assistant
The Preservation Society of Newport County/Newport Mansions The Preservation Society of Newport County/Newport Mansions Newport, RI Newport, RI Temporary Temporary $17.
50 - $20.
00 an hour $17.
50 - $20.
00 an hour 17 hours ago 17 hours ago 17 hours ago Description:
The Preservation Society of Newport County seeks two (2) experienced professionals to assist with an assessment of its permanent collections holdings.
The successful candidates will focus on the below project objectives:
Object-based research to make more complete collection records, including historical information, artist/maker history, relevance to the collection and condition considerations.
Provenance research, including object ownership as it relates to gifts to the collection and identification of next of kin in the case of deceased donor, if applicable.
Referencing the digital database and physical files, the assistants will work with a group of collection objects, identified by the Director of Museum Affairs, Registrar and Collections Manager, to create more complete records on permanent collection objects at The Preservation Society of Newport County.
Results of research will be entered into collections database records, object files (existing and new), and Preservation Society advancement database systems.
This research is critical to the Preservation Society's interpretation plans, educational content, and overall mission.
This position is an on-site opportunity, working from a designated workstation with travel to various Preservation Society property locations.
The assistants will report to the Collections Manager and Registrar with project oversight by the Director of Museum Affairs.
This position will frequently work with project stakeholders within the Museum Affairs Department and broader Preservation Society network.
This is a full-time, one-year term position with possibility of renewal.
Requirements:
The desirable candidate will possess the following
Qualifications:
Required:
BA in Art History or relevant course of study Confidence working with museum filing systems and records Proven experience working with collections databases (ReDiscovery Proficio, preferred) Picking up and carrying 20 lbs.
Sitting stationary for periods of time at a workstation Ability to and comfort with making professional outreach to potential involved parties Comfort working under a prescribed project timeline Clean driving record and car for personal transportation across properties Follow prescribed safety and health rules, regulations, and practices Perform other related duties as required or directed Preferred:
MA in Art History, Decorative Arts/Material Culture History with a focus on furniture Cataloging experience Experience writing and understanding condition reports Experience handling various types of objects, media and weight Knowledge of museum best practices, with a focus on ethics Desire to learn about collections management skills in complex museum structures Knowledge of 19th and 20th century fine art, decorative art and broader social history Collaborating and making outreach to appropriate departments for information sharing and collecting.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
50 - $20.
00 an hour $17.
50 - $20.
00 an hour 17 hours ago 17 hours ago 17 hours ago Description:
The Preservation Society of Newport County seeks two (2) experienced professionals to assist with an assessment of its permanent collections holdings.
The successful candidates will focus on the below project objectives:
Object-based research to make more complete collection records, including historical information, artist/maker history, relevance to the collection and condition considerations.
Provenance research, including object ownership as it relates to gifts to the collection and identification of next of kin in the case of deceased donor, if applicable.
Referencing the digital database and physical files, the assistants will work with a group of collection objects, identified by the Director of Museum Affairs, Registrar and Collections Manager, to create more complete records on permanent collection objects at The Preservation Society of Newport County.
Results of research will be entered into collections database records, object files (existing and new), and Preservation Society advancement database systems.
This research is critical to the Preservation Society's interpretation plans, educational content, and overall mission.
This position is an on-site opportunity, working from a designated workstation with travel to various Preservation Society property locations.
The assistants will report to the Collections Manager and Registrar with project oversight by the Director of Museum Affairs.
This position will frequently work with project stakeholders within the Museum Affairs Department and broader Preservation Society network.
This is a full-time, one-year term position with possibility of renewal.
Requirements:
The desirable candidate will possess the following
Qualifications:
Required:
BA in Art History or relevant course of study Confidence working with museum filing systems and records Proven experience working with collections databases (ReDiscovery Proficio, preferred) Picking up and carrying 20 lbs.
Sitting stationary for periods of time at a workstation Ability to and comfort with making professional outreach to potential involved parties Comfort working under a prescribed project timeline Clean driving record and car for personal transportation across properties Follow prescribed safety and health rules, regulations, and practices Perform other related duties as required or directed Preferred:
MA in Art History, Decorative Arts/Material Culture History with a focus on furniture Cataloging experience Experience writing and understanding condition reports Experience handling various types of objects, media and weight Knowledge of museum best practices, with a focus on ethics Desire to learn about collections management skills in complex museum structures Knowledge of 19th and 20th century fine art, decorative art and broader social history Collaborating and making outreach to appropriate departments for information sharing and collecting.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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