Museum Specialist - Part Time

CLASSIFICATION: Staff  

JOB FAMILY: Arts, Libraries, and Museums 

JOB CODE: 8310-0000 

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt 

JOB TITLE DEFINITION:  

The Museum Specialist facilitates the management and documentation of museum collections and/or development and presentation of exhibitions; responsibilities may include collections management, care, and registration of permanent collections and acquisitions and the development, design, preparation, and installation of permanent collection displays and temporary exhibitions. 

SAMPLE WORK ACTIVITIES:  

• Assist in design, preparation, and maintenance of collections storage areas, exhibition spaces, or galleries in accordance with museum and curatorial standards
• Assist with cataloging activities such as collections processing and maintaining/updating collection databases and records
• Contribute to exhibition concepts, design plans, and identify exhibition furniture and environmental conditions for display of artifacts, artwork, and objects in accordance with established museum standards
• Assist with research and production of exhibition documents and print materials
• Coordinate planning and specifications for scheduled exhibitions; organize and assist with logistics such as shipping, handling, and insurance of exhibition pieces in accordance with curatorial guidelines and standards
• Provide guidance and responses to customer inquires; redirect or escalate when necessary
• Provide routine program logistics/maintain requirements or activities to ensure quality of programs
• May help to develop and organize new collections aimed at expanding and/or improving facilities
• May conduct research for potential acquisitions to inform buying and pricing decisions
• May communicate with artists, museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions to secure exhibitions

REQUIREMENTS: N/A