Collections Assistant | Waco, TX
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Collections Assistant
Summary
Minimum Salary is $15.90 per hour depending on qualifications
WHY WORK FOR WACO:
- Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Longevity Pay
- And More!
- Chance to do work you are passionate about
- Job Security
- Desire to give back
THE CITY OF WACO SEEKS:
A Collections Assistant at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum who is integral to preserving and displaying our valuable artifacts. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with a passion for Texas Ranger history and cultural preservation to join our dedicated team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and accessibility of our museum's collections, ensuring their significance endures for generations to come. At the City of Waco, our people are passionate about what they do and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication, apply now!
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree In Museum Studies, History, Anthropology, or a related field
- One year of Collections experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which could include
- No degree with nine years of collections experience
- Related associate degree and five years of collections experience
- Masters degree and an understanding of collections
- Texas Driver's License
A BRIEF OVERVIEW:
Under basic supervision, assists in the management of the artifact and library collections and legal documentation, registration/cataloging associated with the collections of the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum (TRHFM) collection.
Primary Duties
What you will do
- Assists in the preservation and care of TRHFM collections (including artifact, library and archival collections); assist in development and design and maintenance of museum exhibits; assists with special events, educational programs and presentations of TRHFM topics.
- Assists in the maintenance of all legal documentation for gifts and loans; documents and photographs incoming artifacts/archival collections; updates computer database entries; works in conjunction with supervisor to secure, preserve and conserve the Museum’s collection.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
- Utilize, maintain and ensure accuracy of the museum’s collection and collections database to develop new programs, activities or products intended to connect museum patrons with collections/collections information
- Development and coordination of collections related content for use on TRHFM website/social media; Create and maintain online collections website utilizing Past Perfect online
- Under supervision of the Head of the Research Center, assists with processing of archival materials and supervision of archives volunteers