Job DescriptionJob Title: Collections AssistantClassification: Student Employee (non-exempt)Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here:Rice County Historical Society1814 2nd Ave NWFaribault, MN 55021Department Name: Community Based Work Study Length of Position: See Employment AuthorizationContact Person/Supervisor: Dave Nichols, Executive Director (Contact Person), Jenna Nelson, Curator (Supervisor)Pay Rate (Check One): Standard CBWS Hourly Rate ($15/hr) IMPORTANT: STUDENTS MUST HAVE A STATE OR FEDERAL WORK AWARD TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMMUNITY BASED WORK STUDY POSITIONS. Students who are unsure if they have a state or federal work award - please contact ...@stolaf.edu before applying to find out what type of work award you have.Description of the Position: The student would be responsible for assisting the Rice County Historical Society staff and volunteers in the care and maintenance of its museum collection. This would include some light artifact conservation, collections processing, exhibits/collections research, and artifact storage.Transferable Skills:The student will gain experience working as part of a collaborative team and independently. They will develop skills in museum collections care and processing as well as general experience in the field of Public History and the service to the community.This position is detail oriented and as such they will develop skills in problem-solving, project management, teamwork, communications, and database operations.Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the processing and cataloging of new collections, as well as updating and maintaining current collections records to museum standards.
- Conduct independently, or as part of a team, spot inventories of collections and collection spaces.
- Assist in the storage of artifacts, as well as the movement of artifacts on and off exhibit as needed.
- Support staff in exhibits and collections research as needed.
- Perform basic care and conservation for permanent collection items, advanced care may also be performed under the supervision and guidance of the Curator.
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)RequiredStudents must be able to lift and carry up to 50 poundsStudents must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of timePreferredExperience with Microsoft Suite of programsExperience with Google Suite of ProgramsGeneral Data Entry experienceList any additional or specific application questions pertaining to the position here (including need for any background checks, certifications, etc.): Student must have transportation to Faribault on a regular basisThis job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.