Archives & Collections Assistant

Boston Red Sox • Boston, MA

5d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Archives and Collections Assistant is a part-time position that is crucial in assisting the Team Curator with the Club’s artifact collection to help to tell the story of the Red Sox & Fenway Park’s rich history. This position will assist and be responsible for inventorying recent acquisitions as well as preserving existing collections. The Archives and Collection Assistant will also assist in overseeing and creating exhibits to display and highlight the archives and its collection. The ideal candidate is independent, mission-driven, and enthusiastic about baseball history and collections.

Requirements

• Recent undergraduate degree or master’s program in a related field (Museum Studies, Public History, Archival Science).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) is essential.
• Knowledge of/ or interest in baseball history.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and must be organized, flexible, detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on various projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Cataloguing and database experience a plus (PastPerfect).

Responsibilities

• Support Curator with collections management, data entry, exhibit preparation/ installation and administrative assistance.
• Assist with day-to-day collections tasks including filing and rehousing.
• Assist staff with additional projects as determined.
• Occasionally serve as support for educational programming and outreach.

Benefits

• Paid hourly rate of $18
• Additional hours may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level