Collections Assistant

DENVER ART MUSEUM INC•Denver, CO

7d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

At the Denver Art Museum (DAM), we work together to build a world where art sparks creativity, and connects, inspires, and empowers people and communities. As a Collections Assistant, you will assist the Collections Management Department and staff in the inventory, oversight, care, maintenance, housing, and access of collections in the galleries and the on and offsite collections storage areas of the Denver Art Museum. You will help the Collections Management department to implement initiatives, programs, and grants relating to collection access, art handling, collection moves, storage setup, organization and rehousing, the IPM (integrated pest management) program, the gallery and storage maintenance and cleaning program, and the PEM datalogger system monitoring program. Be a part of a curious, respectful, dynamic, inclusive and creative team who are committed to creating memorable museum experiences for all! If you share our passion for creativity and community building, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

A BA with major coursework in art history, anthropology or museum studies, Master’s preferred
A minimum of 1 year working experience in collections management
Experience in art handling and collections care maintenance
Knowledge of museum collections management best practices
Knowledge and experience in art handling
Knowledge of preventive conservation methods, archival materials, storage techniques, and archival mount-making
Working knowledge of museum collections databases and all Microsoft computer applications
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
The ability to work flexible hours when required
The ability to work independently or with a team
The flexibility and willingness to travel and work off-site
A valid Colorado drivers license (required)
Temperature changes
Subject to many interruptions
Lifting, pushing or pulling 50 pounds
Standing, walking, sitting, kneeling and climbing
Eye/hand/foot coordination

Responsibilities

Performing ongoing cyclical inventory of the museum’s collections, resolving any database discrepancies and noting condition changes as needed
Assisting with collections rehousing, storage furniture movement, inventories, location updates and other projects as assigned
Assisting with the reorganization and movement of objects and storage furniture in off-site storage locations
Preparing or unpacking artworks moving to or returning from off-site storage areas, inspecting for possible condition changes from packing or transit, updating locations and conditions of objects in the museum’s Argus database
Assisting with gallery maintenance and IPM activities and climate monitoring throughout the Denver Art Museum campus and off site storage areas
Assisting with art installations as needed.
Sharing the responsibility of driving, loading, and securing art objects into DAM van and box truck
Other exhibitions and collections services duties as assigned
Supporting DAM’s Racial Equity Roadmap initiatives through goal setting and applying a racial equity lens in daily work

Benefits

A comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, that can be extended to domestic partner, spouse, and children.
DAM 100% paid Life Insurance, and Short/Long Term Disability.
Generous sick and vacation paid time off and one personal day.
Ten paid holidays.
403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate eligibility to contribute and those who meet the requirements after one year will qualify for the 3% non-elective contribution and 2% match program.
A free RTD Eco Pass.
Free Telehealth and Employee Assistance Program.
Access to Headspace.
Two weeks Paid Parental Leave.
free DAM Family Membership.