Collections Technician (Part Time) / Employment

Deadline
March 9, 2024


Organization Name: Henry Art Gallery

Organization Location: Seattle, WA

Type: Employment

Fee: Free

Discipline:

The Collections Technician works with the Manager of Collections and Assistant Registrar of Collections to preserve, protect, and document the Henry’s permanent collection. This position particularly focuses on creating custom object housing and safe object movement and tracking.

PAY RANGE: $22 – $25 per hour, depending on experience

SCHEDULE: 16-18 hours per week, Tuesday – Friday; exact schedule to be determined with supervisor

REPORTS TO: Manager of Collections

WHAT THE COLLECTIONS TECHNICIAN DOES:
• Conduct safe art handling of collection objects
• Create custom housing for collection objects
• Assist with storage of collection objects
• Assist with pest mitigation measures
• Assist with condition assessments
• Assist in maintaining and updating the Collection Management System (Mimsy)
• Assist in implementing and upholding best practices for art handling and storage
• Other collections related tasks as the need arises, and as they relate to the overall needs of the museum

Other duties as assigned

CONNECT WITH US IF YOU HAVE:
• Demonstrated experience making boxes and other supports for permanent storage
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in museum storage and art handling
• Close attention to detail
• Strong communication skills

ADDITIONAL DESIRED EXPERIENCE
• Working knowledge of collection management database (Mimsy) a plus
• Experience with Integrated Pest Management a plus

Please see website for full details

https://henryart.org/about/opportunities

Opportunity Website