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Collections Care and Access Assistant - LTE

State of Wisconsin - Historical Society
Madison, WI

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Job Details

Part-time
$18 an hour

Qualifications

Archives
Moving
Ladder use
Driver's License
Driving
Collections access (archival reference service)
Data entry
Museum database software
Clean workspace maintenance
Communication skills
Entry level

Full Job Description

Introduction

The Wisconsin Historical Society, considered one of the nation's finest historical institutions, is a State of Wisconsin government agency as well as a mission-driven entrepreneurial organization. The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS), founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories. At its core, WHS believes that increasing the public's knowledge of history has profound societal, cultural, and economic benefit. Its library, archives and collections, historic sites and museums, historic preservation office, and extensive educational programs and community outreach are focused on our vision to enrich and transform lives through unparalleled access to history. Click here for more information about WHS’ mission, vision, and core values.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Collections Care and Access and in close collaboration with departmental staff, this position will support projects and activities related to best practices in the care and access of the collection during an exciting period of growth and capacity building. This role requires an individual with a broad interest in history and cultural heritage collections and a willingness to learn and apply new skills. Responsibilities primarily fall into the following areas:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Track, document, clean, and organize collections to support collections workflows related to the Wisconsin History Center, including collections care and preparation for display
Aid with collection access and use tracking and documentation projects with data entry and updating databases as appropriate
Support general access and use of the State Archive Preservation Facility as assigned, including Wisconsin Historical Foundation led tours, private tours, public research, and staff scholarship related to the Wisconsin History Center
Assist with facilities care by maintaining clean facility and secure storage standards

Salary Information

Pay is $18.00 per hour. This classification is in schedule and class 13-04.

Please note this is a Limited Term Employment position so it does not include paid time off or benefits upon hire.

Job Details

A criminal background check will be conducted by WHS prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and limited to 1,039 hours. This position will be part time and average 20 hours per week.

Wisconsin residency is required for Limited Term Employment positions.

Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status.

WHS does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Certain positions within WHS may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to use them as part of daily work
Ability to work independently and/or in close collaboration with teams
Working knowledge and interest of museum and cultural heritage collections
Comfortable asking questions and contributing to evolving workflows while respecting different perspectives
Ability to remain flexible and adjust to shifting priorities and project needs
Interest and willingness to learn new technology or databases for collections documentation
Ability to handle, measure, and/or move boxes and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
Ability to ascend and descend a ladder to remove or relocate material on shelves
Have valid driver’s license and be able to drive a vehicle

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, click here.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Questions can be directed to [email protected] or (608) 264-6670

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Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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