Collections Assistant | Fort Worth, TX

Job Title: Part-time Collections Assistant

Reports To: Associate Director

Status: Part-time

About the Position: 
Under the direction of the Museum’s Associate Director, this position will assist with managing the collections of the Cattle Raisers Museum in Fort Worth. The Museum is re-organizing its collections storage and Museum library, as well as updating PastPerfect and catalog descriptions. The role will also include coordinating conservation for items currently on display. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Clean exhibition cases and fixtures on a weekly basis. Monitor objects on exhibit.
• Catalog collection objects and enter data into the collections database.
• Assist in standardizing data in the collections database.
• Complete condition reports on collections objects.
• Catalog incoming loans and update loan paperwork.
• Organize the Museum’s library books and materials. 
• Develop and execute plan to appropriately store Museum’s 1000+ cattle branding iron collection.
• Assist with collections inventories and movement in preparation for collections storage improvements.
• Assist in exhibit install and deinstall as needed.

Qualifications:

• Competency with Microsoft Office suite. Experience with PastPerfect or other collections management system preferred.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to small details.
• Willingness to complete extensive data entry on desktop computer or iPad.
• Ability to carefully handle fragile objects.
• Ability to lift and move materials found in the collections and exhibits.
• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of collections experience required.
• Candidate must pass a background check before hiring. 

Compensation: 
Pay Type: Part-time, scheduled Monday-Friday, not to exceed 30 hours per week. $25 per hour.

Contact:
Please send cover letter and resume to: sflow@cowgirl.net