Company: Marietta Museum of History
Address: 1 Depot Street
Location: Marietta, GA
Application Deadline: March 1, 2013
Position: Part-time, Unpaid
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Description
The intern will work with the Registrar in assisting with inventorying and re-housing of the Museum’s extensive object collection into a new storage space. The object collection contains three dimensional artifacts ranging from furniture to advertising memorabilia.
Responsibilities
The internship goals will include imparting on-the-job training and experience in the world of museum objects. The internship pertains directly to the cataloging, photographing and inventorying of the three dimensional objects collection. Interns will gain knowledge in museum inventory management along with object preservation and minor conservation work.
Main Responsibilities:
• Movement of boxes and furniture
• Examination and inventorying of box contents
• Attaching identification labels.
• Taking pictures of artifacts
Requirements
: Prospective interns need to be currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program or have recently completed work in such program. Students majoring in Public History, Museum Studies or a related field are ideal.
The best candidates will be able to:
• Work independently within the guidelines established by Registrar and ask questions when new situations arise
• Work on multiple projects at the same time with minimum supervision
• Interact professionally with varying groups including staff, volunteers, museum members, donors and guests.
• Accept supervision and critique of work
Applicants must:
• Be detail oriented, creative and resourceful
• Have a good sense of humor
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Maintain a professional and amicable demeanor and appearance
• Be able lift heavy boxes and furniture (artifacts weighing 25+ pounds)
• Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite knowledge preferred
• Must complete a minimum of 150 hours
