Museum Assistant at Yale University
Job Title: Museum Assistant II
Job Status: Full-time
Location: New Haven, CT
Position Focus
Reporting to the Curator of African Art, provide a high level of administrative, clerical, and technical support as well as act as an initial source of information and access to the collection of African art for the public, visiting scholars, faculty, and students.
Essential Duties
- Develops and modifies operational systems, educational programs and related teaching aids.
- 2. Serves as a principal source of information to the public, visiting scholars and students.
- 3. Explains and describes the collection and available reference material through workshops, lectures and in response to inquiries.
- 4. Prepares and monitors budgets, grants and financial material related to particular collection and exhibits. Maintains the order of and ensures the special care, security and proper user handling of collection or educational programs.
- 5. Identifies and implements conservation programs for collections. Reconstructs, repairs, and restores art/specimens using preservation and conservation techniques. Catalogues and makes specialized identifications of new acquisitions.
- 6. Selects art/specimens for display. Prepares collection for exhibition. May assist with installing and dissembling exhibits. Conducts research related to the collections and exhibits.
- 7. Coordinates and assigns teaching schedules. Composes correspondence related to the collections and exhibits.
- 8. Oversees and instructs other support staff.
- 9. May collect specimens for use in exhibits.
- 10. Performs clerical functions incidental to museum activities.
Required Education And Experience
Two years of related work experience in the same job family and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Required Skill/Ability 1
Self-directed; ability to take initiative, anticipate actions needed; excellent interpersonal skills. References should demonstrate excellent attendance and reliability.
Required Skill/Ability 2
Well-developed written and oral communication skills; proven ability to communicate in a professional manner. Demonstrated accuracy and strong attention to detail; superior and meticulous organizational skills.
Required Skill/Ability 3
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet demanding deadlines with limited notice. Demonstrated editing and proofreading skills.
Required Skill/Ability 4
Ability to work well under pressure. Positive attitude that supports department’s goals.
Required Skill/Ability 5
Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Ability to work and travel between the Gallery’s Wurtele Center on Yale’s West Campus and 1111 Chapel St. locations as needed.
Preferred Education, Experience And Skills
Bachelor’s degree in History, Art History, Anthropology, or related field. Master’s degree in relevant field such as African Studies, African Art History. Museum training or comparable museum experience. Reading knowledge of foreign language(s).
Drug Screen
No
Health Screening
No
Background Check
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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
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