The University of Nebraska State Museum is searching for a collections assistant in Anthropology
Description of Work:
Assists the Curator of Anthropology with the preservation of ethnographic and archaeological objects in the museum’s Anthropology Division. Duties include monitoring the storage environment and security, conducting object condition reports, and maintaining appropriate collections documentation and databases. Other duties include: assisting the Curator with the coordination of incoming and outgoing loans; processing new acquisitions; helping supervise visiting researchers; supervising student workers, interns, and Anthropology volunteers; and working with curatorial and exhibits staff to facilitate preparation, packing, and transportation of objects for exhibit. Position also assists UNL’s NAGPRA Coordinator by monitoring environmental conditions and security, maintaining databases, assisting with report preparation for tribal and National NAGPRA Program inquiries, and assisting with repatriations.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in museum studies or a related field plus two years of experience managing museum collections. Knowledge of professional practices in object care, documentation, loans, exhibitions, packing, and shipping. Strong written and verbal communication skills, project management skills, and administrative skills to handle paperwork and meet deadlines. Ability to enter data, search, and generate reports within databases.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in museum studies. Ethnological collection experience and NAGPRA experience. Demonstrated proficiency with databases to include the ability to add new fields and improve database performance.
Details and to Apply https://employment.unl.edu/postings/62913