Curatorial Assistant [Knights of Columbus Museum, New Haven, CT]

The Curatorial Assistant at the Knights of Columbus Museum assists the Museum Curator and the Manager of Visitor Services and Education with maintenance of the Museum’s collection and exhibits and provides operational support for visitor services functions serving the public welcoming and orienting visitors, scheduling tours and supporting educational outreach. The position also performs data entry into collections database for new, existing and un-cataloged objects, maintains object locations database for existing collection, handles the full inventory of the collection, and assists in re-housing of collections. In addition, the position assists in the installation of objects/artwork, assists with research and script writing for new exhibits in addition to other responsibilities as necessary. Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor of Science degree in history, art history, or Museum Studies and 3 years related experience preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Candidates should also possess a knowledge and/or experience with shipping art, be facile with technology including strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite software including Excel, Internet Explorer, Word, PowerPoint & Photoshop, have the ability to communicate well with students of all ages and the public and possess excellent customer service skills. Candidates should be able to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays and should also be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders and ability to kneel/stand for extended periods of time. Interested applicants should apply online via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/cap/view/53565024. Applicants may also send an e-mail to humanresources@kofc.org with “Curatorial Assistant” in the subject line.