Temporary Provenance Research Assistant

Syracuse University • Syracuse, NY

399d • $37,440 - $37,440

About The Position

The Temporary Provenance Research Assistant at Syracuse University Art Museum will work collaboratively across various departments to ensure the ethical and inclusive management of the museum's collections. This role involves conducting provenance research to verify that all artworks comply with the museum's Collection Management Policy and the standards set by the American Alliance of Museums.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in art history, fine arts, museum studies, or a related field.
• Strong research, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Broad knowledge of art history and museum practices.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes provenance research to ensure all artworks in the collection meet museum standards.
• Researches legal and ethical details pertaining to collections and collecting activities.
• Utilizes museum records, including ledger books, accession and loan files, catalogue cards, and the collections database (TMS).
• Engages with archival collections, fieldnotes, correspondence, relevant literature, and oral histories.

Benefits

• Part-time work schedule
• Seasonal employment
• Competitive hourly wage of $18.00

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree