Collections Move Technician - Cultural Science (Anthropology) Job at Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee, WI

  • Milwaukee Public Museum
  • Milwaukee, WI

Job Description

Job Details

Job Location: Milwaukee Public Museum - Milwaukee, WI 53233

Salary Range: $15.45 Hourly

MPM is seeking 2 limited term, part-time Collections Move Technicians to support the museum’s goal of moving its 4 million object collection to a new building. The technician will operate within the museum’s Cultural Science department, with possible work in the anthropology, history, and archival collections. The Technician will work collaboratively under the supervision of the museum’s collections move project manager. Projects may include work with ethnographic or archaeological material, textiles, firearms, decorative arts, furniture, fine art, photographs, and other objects of an anthropological or historical nature.

While most of the work will be done at MPM, some work may be done at an offsite storage locationor at the site of the new museum.

This position will require consistent standing, bending, and lifting throughout the day and tasks that require repetitive movements forlong periodsof time.

The schedule for the position is Monday through Thursday from 8:30 – 3:30, and the position will run for approximately 1 year with the possibility for extension.

  • Safely handle and manipulate museum objects
  • Read and transcribe identifying numbers from object labels, catalog books, and catalog cards
  • Swiftly generate digital records from transcribed data into a spreadsheet
  • Create, tie, and attach barcodes to museum objects
  • Photograph objects and drawers of objects as required
  • Critically assess object stability and material makeup, pre-packing
  • Pack and unpack various types of objects safely and securely
  • Fabricate basic packing supports out of archival materials
  • Construct crates and other large scale packing material
  • Operate a standard pallet jack to move packed crates
  • Perform basic operations within the museum’s collections database, EMu
  • Other move-related collections duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience:

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Museum Studies or a related field (complete or in-progress), along with past experience with museum collections. A documented history of collections experience may be substituted for a formal degree.

  • Comfortable undertaking fine dexterity work and handling delicate materials
  • Ability to complete repetitive tasks consistently, while maintaining accuracy, safety, and integrity
  • Detail oriented, with strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to wear PPE appropriate to the tasks assigned
  • Strongly developed 3D-spatial reasoning skills
  • Capable of working independently and as part of a team
  • The ability to use a ladder, and spend much of the day standing, bending, and lifting
  • Familiarity with Microsoft products, with specific experience in Excel
  • Proficient typing skills
Benefits
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off package
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Free Museum Membership
  • Museum Shop, Food & Beverage Discounts
  • Parking Subsidy/Discounted Bus Pass
The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM)

The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM)The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) is a natural and human history museum located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The museum is among the oldest in the United States, with a history dating back to the 1850’s. We offer great career opportunities for people with all levels of training, experience, and education. We are a composition of diverse and talented staff working together as a team to offer our visitors the best possible immersive experience in learning and enjoyment.

A career with the Milwaukee Public Museum allows you to connect your skills and abilities in a rewarding position with a non-profit organization doing good work in our community. MPM provides an unlimited opportunity to gain knowledge about our world, as you connect with visitors, donors, innovative staff members, curious students, interns and volunteers in your day-to-day-work. See what MPM has to offer and consider applying today!

The Milwaukee Public Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Monday to Thursday

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