Brief Description: Hanford Mills Museum (HMM) operates an authentic water- and steam-powered National Register-listed historic site in East Meredith, NY. The Museum seeks a Collections Technician to work with the senior staff team on a variety of key collections management projects.

Responsibilities: The Collections Technician will be responsible for implementing a 24-month IMLS funded Collections Management Initiative, including working with and supervising a part-time Collections Assistant. Projects will include:

• Conducting a comprehensive collections inventory in fifteen historic structures
• Verifying object data in PastPerfect database; processing and cataloging previously unprocessed objects
• Completing housekeeping activities on objects and collections storage areas, including direct care and monitoring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and at least two years of experience in collections care and/or management
• Knowledge of collections management and care practices
• Experience with collections database software (PastPerfect preferred)
• Ability to perform tasks that require moderate physical exertion, stand/walk for long periods on varying surfaces, inside and outside, and in a variety of conditions
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in museum studies or related field

Duration: This will be a full-time, 24-month position with benefits.  The annual salary is $30,000.  Project anticipated to begin February 2016.

Hiring to begin January 5, 2016 on a rolling basis until filled.

To apply: Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Kajsa Harley at [email protected].