Artifact Care and Maintenance:
- Cleaning and maintaining artifacts on display according to established schedules.
- Ensuring the cleanliness and safety of heritage buildings to create a welcoming environment.
- Assisting with minor repairs and upkeep of Heritage Village buildings under supervision to support preservation efforts.
- Reporting concerns related to the condition or safety of artifacts and exhibit areas.
Artifact Documentation and Management:
- Accurately documenting and cataloguing artifacts within the museum’s permanent collection.
- Following established museum guidelines and best practices for preservation and data entry.
- Using the PastPerfect software system for digital recordkeeping and artifact tracking.
- Supporting inventory reviews and assisting with artifact movement between storage and display areas.
Supporting Curatorial Activities:
- Assisting the curator with artifact handling, deaccessioning, and exhibit rotation.
- Helping to set up, clean, and dismantle exhibits as required.
- Ensuring all collections work adheres to museum standards of care and documentation.
Storage Area Duties:
- Transferring artifacts between storage spaces responsibly and efficiently.
- Maintaining the organization and condition of collection storage areas.
- Identifying and reporting any environmental or storage issues that may impact preservation.
Education-Based Programs and Environmental Initiatives:
- Assisting with the preparation of artifacts for education-based displays, public programming, and research projects.
- Conducting artifact-related research to support interpretive panels and educational materials.
- Supporting the Forest Festival educational stations by preparing, researching, and presenting artifact-based content that highlights environmental awareness, conservation practices, and the historical relationship between people and nature.
Responsibilities:
Artifact Care and Maintenance:
- Ensuring artifacts and exhibit spaces are maintained in clean and safe condition.
- Following handling and cleaning protocols to preserve historical integrity.
- Supporting minor maintenance and repairs under supervision to contribute to building preservation.
Artifact Documentation and Management:
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date digital records for artifacts in the collection.
- Assisting with cataloguing, numbering, photographing, and condition reporting using PastPerfect.
- Following proper archival and preservation procedures in all collection-related tasks.
Supporting Curatorial Activities:
- Working with the curator to ensure exhibit and storage transitions are conducted safely.
- Providing assistance during exhibit installations and rotations.
- Collaborating with staff to uphold museum standards of documentation and artifact care.
Storage Area Duties:
- Maintaining the order, cleanliness, and environmental stability of storage spaces.
- Assisting with artifact placement and labeling as directed.
- Identifying areas where improvements to storage conditions are needed.
Education-Based Programs and Environmental Initiatives:
- Assisting with the development and presentation of educational materials related to museum collections.
- Contributing to the Forest Festival by preparing historical displays that emphasize conservation, sustainable practices, and traditional trades connected to the environment.
- Conducting research and creating interpretive materials that help visitors understand the environmental and historical context of artifacts.
Other Skills:
- Physical and Manual Dexterity, Research Skill, Care of Museum Collections, Organizational Skill
This position is 8 weeks from June-August