On-Call Collections Assistant, Tang
Skidmore College

The on-call Collections Assistant is a part time position that will support work in Collections related to class visits and curricular use of the collection. The assistant will be responsible for locating and handling artworks in storage, moving and installing artwork, and helping to manage class visits. Additionally, they will provide collections care in support of class use, including location inventory management, preventative care, rehousing objects, cataloguing reference images, and recording object information.

Minimum requirements:

Must have previous experience handling art objects. A degree in or appreciation for fine art, art history, or museum studies is desirable.

There will be paid on-the-job training for this position which includes museum protocols, artwork handling, and cataloging procedures. A flexible schedule is key, as the calendar for class visits and related projects varies from week to week.

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References

Pay: $20.00/hour

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

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