Intra-department Museum Collections Assistant

INTRA-DEPARTMENT

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #146: Museum Collections Assistant

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Cultural Affairs

WORK LOCATION: Farmington Museum

HIRING SALARY: $16.00/hour

PAY GRADE: Temporary

TYPE OF POSITION: Part-Time

DAYS WORKED: Varies

HOURS WORKED: Varies

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Friday, August 15th, 2026

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Works under the direction of the Museum Director with guidance from the Curator.

Maintains a working knowledge of the Museum's cataloging system, both handwritten and digitally through a collections database system.

Responsible for cataloging images, artifacts and art from or being brought into the Farmington Museum's Collection. This includes numbering, rehousing, and moving artifacts and art, as well as entering pertinent information into the PastPerfect museum software.

Assists in moving, handling, and storing museum artifacts and art, using proper handling techniques.

Assists in preparing artifacts for storage in museum quality storage locations.

Researches the history and provenance of artifacts and art in the museum's collection or being considered for acquisition.

Maintains collections records for the Farmington Museum Collection.

Provides general support to the Curator.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated collections handling skills.

Demonstrated collections research skills.

Basic knowledge of proper artifact storage principals.

A working knowledge of metadata and descriptive metadata.

A working knowledge of PastPerfect Museum Software or equivalent.

A working knowledge of museum accessioning and care processes.

An understanding of collections management and care.

Ability to understand the technology used in the Collections department, to conduct basic troubleshooting of technology-related issues, and to accurately report issues in a timely manner.

The position is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program which includes pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Background check is required.

This position requires participation and compliance with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety Program.

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years.

Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to work effectively with other staff and volunteers.

Time management skills sufficient to organize work. Must have the ability to organize work. Must have the ability to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, and meet quality standards.

Attention to detail.

Ability to perform routine and complex duties assigned with little or no supervision.

Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.

Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in the work environment.

Proficiency with tools, technology, and equipment listed below.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Personal computer and applicable software, collections database system, Microsoft Office Suite, scanner and copier.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

Remain in a stationary position for up to eight hours per day.

Move about the museum, collections storage areas, galleries, and offices.

Position self to reach high shelves and objects.

Position self to low positions such as shelves upon occasion.

Operate computer and other office productivity machinery.

Move boxes or objects weighing 10 to 25 pounds up and down stairs.

Communicate with museum staff and stakeholders. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Detect, observe, and discern museum items at close distances.

Detect, recognize, and discern color in museum objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V

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