History Associates has an immediate need for a Museum Inventory Technician to assist in conducting an inventory, flagging inventory inconsistencies and tracking the movement of historical collections during a relocation project of a nationally significant museum’s collections storage facility located in Linthicum, Maryland. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. The anticipated start of this project is September 2016 and is expected to last for 8 months.

Alongside a team of museum packing and transportation professionals, and under the supervision of the Project Inventory lead, work will include verifying specific catalog fields and using handheld bar code scanners to track move-related activity across a variety of collection areas (objects, documents, oral history, publications, loans, film and video archives, photo archives, library, and institutional archives) into KE EMu collections management system.

The position will involve both working independently and with other project and museum staff in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively communicate and meet strict deadlines while achieving accurate data processing and accountability for the collections.
Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in History, Library Science, Museum Studies or other applicable field

(Preference given to Master’s degree in Museum Studies or related focus)

General Requirements

  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Willingness to sign and adhere to a confidentiality agreement

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in collections management and/or museum registration including object handling, conducting inventories, and updating locations of multiple artifacts
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with KE EMu database or similar collections management systems and MS Office Suite
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience conducting condition assessments
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a small, high performance team
  • Demonstrated ability to independently set and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create concise reports and to effectively participate in team meetings

History Associates offers an excellent benefits package including holidays; annual and sick leave; medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) plan; and bonus plan.

Qualified applicants should send cover letter, resume, names and contact information including e-mail address of three references to:

History Associates Incorporated Attn: Doris Miles, Director of Personnel 300 N. Stonestreet Avenue Rockville, MD 20850 E-mail: dmiles@historyassociates.com

History Associates is an equal opportunity employer

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