Collections Assistant – Archaeology

Job Description:

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) seeks a motivated individual with a background and passion for archaeology collections to work on a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) funded project to move and rehouse our world-class Archaeology collection of over 100,000 objects. This position will work with the Integrative Collections and Anthropology departments as we relocate all of our collections to the state-of-the-art Avenir Collections Center.

This position will fabricate custom archival storage mounts for all archaeology collections. They will review and update catalog records, and capture and catalog digital reference images.  They will oversee interns and volunteers assisting with the rehousing and documentation of archaeology collections. They will also work with curators to review and update catalog information, including cultural affiliation, in order to reorganize the collection by culture group in the new preservation facility.

This is a full-time, benefitted, term position, projected to last between 28-32 months.

Essential duties:

• Prepare collections for move to new space, focusing primarily on storage mount construction and collection rehousing, implementing existing design and construction techniques
• Create digital reference images for collections, including saving images and cataloguing them in EMu collections database using current standards
• Oversee database record updates in EMu collections management system, including implementing new barcoding system, updating locations, updating catalog records, and adding images
• Serve as team leader/supervisor for collections interns and volunteers recruited to assist with object rehousing and photography
• Some research of collections as directed by curators to establish cultural affiliations
• Ensure all preparation and move tasks follow established policies and procedures and meet required deadlines
• Ensure 0% damage to objects and specimens during preparation and move
• Ensure 100% human health and safety during preparation and move

 Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in anthropology, archaeology, museum studies, or related field
• 1 years’ experience handling museum collections required
• 1 years’ experience with relational databases required
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required

 Ideal candidate will have:

• Graduate degree in Anthropology or Museum Studies
• Previous experience working on a collections move project
• Advanced relational database experience

 Application Instructions:

 Please submit your cover letter and resume by November 15, 2017 to:

Resumes will not be accepted after this time.

No phone calls please.

Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum’s website www.dmns.org.

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.