Part Time Registrar-Collections Assistant

Title:Part Time Registrar-Collections Assistant

State Role Title: Historian/Archeologist and Preservationist I

Hiring Range: $16.00 - $20.00/hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia

Location: 2500 West Broad St

Agency Website: 2500 West Broad St

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Science Museum of Virginia seeks a Registrar/Collections Assistant to provide proper documentation and collections management best practices to the museum's broad permanent and educational collections, which include natural history specimens, geologic specimens, rail cars, aircraft, archival materials and other artifacts.
The Registrar/Collections Assistant will number, catalog, house, research, complete condition reports, take digital images and complete superficial cleaning of artifacts under the care of the Science Museum of Virginia which includes the Danville Science Center. This position maintains the data integrity of the museum's collections management software system, PastPerfect, by ensuring that all cataloging and inventory records adhere to museum cataloging standards. The Registrar/Collections Assistant will organize and inventory permanent and educational collection storage; update documentation and database records; process loan paperwork; process artifact transfers, long-term loans and deaccessions and document and dispose of these objects in accordance with Board policy and collections standards and procedures.
Please note that this is a part-time position and will be scheduled for an average of 29 hours a week with a maximum of 1500 hours in a 12-month period. No state benefits are provided.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of PastPerfect museum software, museum registration processes and standards as set by the American Alliance of Museums, strong computer skills, excellent written and spoken English language skills, superb attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to work independently with little supervision. Some physical activity such as kneeling, climbing ladders and lifting up to 50 pounds is required.

Additional Considerations

Prior experience working in museum collections, archives or a curatorial department, related education or training.
A criminal Background Check is required for the successful candidate.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Science Museum of Virginia will accept ONLY online applications for all Science Museum employment opportunities. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application; therefore, it is essential to provide detailed information. Submitting an application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to "Your Application" in your Page Up account to check the status for this position. Computers are available for applying for jobs in public libraries and the Virginia Employment Commission offices. Science Museum HR will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed when applying online, please contact Museum Human Resources at 804-864-1477.
The Science Museum seeks motivated people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities.
EEO/AA
Notice: SMV HR will record information from each new employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: MONIKA B PATEL

Phone: 8048641477

Email: mpatel@smv.org

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.