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Form of workThe Lansing Board of Water & Light has an opening for an Outside Service/Temporary Registrar located in Lansing, MI
Position Summary
The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) is looking for a self-starter to join their award-winning Public Relations Department as a Registrar for the development of BWL’s first corporate historical collection. This opening is for an on-going project-based temp for a minimum of six months.
Position Summary
The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) is looking for a self-starter to join their award-winning Public Relations Department as a Registrar for the development of BWL’s first corporate historical collection. This opening is for an on-going project-based temp for a minimum of six months.
We’re a company that’s been around for nearly 140 years, looking for someone who is eager to work from the ground up on organizing and developing our historical collection with the possibility of displaying it in the future in a public space. Reporting to the Public Relations & Marketing Manager, the Registrar will work closely with others in the Public Relations Department.
Essential Functions:
- Identifies and implements collections management system, including processing and recording all items in company collection.
- Organizes and maintains collections management system to register and control all incoming and outgoing historical objects and archival materials.
- Maintain accurate inventories and coordinate preventative conservation and organization of storage areas.
- Assesses condition and prepares condition reports for all objects and archival materials kept.
- Develop and follow established collections care standards based on industry standards.
- May assist with the design and installation of future exhibits at possible public display site.
- Will assist with the relocation of objects and archival materials including but not limited to pictures, documents, awards, utility machinery, objects.
- Working closely with all stakeholders to ensure brand consistency.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Other duties as necessitated or assigned.
Job Specifications:
Required:
- Undergraduate degree in collections management, art, art history, American studies, archival sciences, conservation, or related field
- A minimum of one year of relevant experience.
- Familiarity with all collections management forms, ethics, and best practices.
- Familiarity with image rights and reproductions policies.
- Consistently applies the highest professional working standards for the handling of fragile pieces in all media.
- Able to predict the step-by-step requirements of a particular object movement and then work within a team approach to make the move successfully and carefully.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organization skills and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Exceptional professional and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the company, including executive leadership.
- Proficiency with technology platforms: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, as well as collection management databases.
- Must have valid Michigan driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree
- Understanding and experience with professional museum standards and applications for museum design.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the working day. The person in this position needs to move about inside the office environment. Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment. Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing.
May need to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/ below the knee level or reach above head. On occasion, may need to use stairs. Pushes, pulls, bends, stoops, lifts, twists, walks, and moves collection. Lifts and positions heavy boxes from floor to shoulder level.
May need to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/ below the knee level or reach above head. On occasion, may need to use stairs. Pushes, pulls, bends, stoops, lifts, twists, walks, and moves collection. Lifts and positions heavy boxes from floor to shoulder level.
Works in temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.
About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
