Work Study - UW Art Museum Collections Assistant

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

177d • $13 • Onsite

About The Position

To assist the UW Art Museum Collections Manager with collections and registration related tasks.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Education: Fine Arts and Humanities: History, Art, Anthropology, Museum studies majors are encouraged to apply.
• Experience: N/A
• Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in GLAM field through classwork or internships preferred.

Responsibilities

• Writing PastPerfect descriptions of artwork for future online publication
• Assist with sorting and organizing archives for transfer to AHC
• Work on uploading photographs into the museum CMS and organize into the DAM
• Accessioning Study Collection objects
• Other collections related tasks including but not limited: IPM processing, Condition reports, Creating object lists, Data entry and cleanup
• Write object descriptions
• Assist Collections Manager with exhibition paperwork
• Assist with collections management projects
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Successful candidate will gain valuable experience in working with museum collections databases and other museum collections management practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED