What are the responsibilities and job description for the IHC Collection Management Technician position at North Slope Borough, AK?
Summary or Purpose
This position may be a GRANT FUNDED position and will end with the completion of the grant program. (Employee will be notified if the position will be Grant funded.)
Responsible for appropriate collection management of oral history, photo, and archeological collections. Develop and implement computer databases and multimedia applications that will enhance and promote research, education, and better collection management of the museum's and IHLC's collections.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Responsible for maintaining proper conditions for long term care and storage of collections.
Process, prepare and catalog the museum and IHLC collections maintain documentation of work performed.
Periodically inventory all collections.
Make recommendations on objects to be considered for de-accessioning.
Responsible for all aspects of borrowing, lending, handling/packaging, and security of objects.
Process requests for rights and reproductions, insurance coverage and claims, incoming and outgoing loans.
Assist in the written interpretation of collections.
Responsible for the interactive multimedia computer applications to facilitate the educational and research aspects of the collections.
Respond to specific data requests from researchers, museum personnel, educators, and general public by following established museum procedures.
Conduct long-term research for computer hardware/software and technological equipment to enhance the use of museum and IHLC collections.
Conduct training on aspects of working with, handling and preservation of collections.
Manage computer menu-driven interface databases to meet the immediate and long-term information needs of the collections.
Perform chemical preservation process on artifacts when required.
Collaborate and assist with visiting exhibit staff.
Collaborate and assist on ECHO projects, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Inupiat culture, language, values and traditions
Knowledge of museum operations.
Skills in exhibit-related work.
Ability to work under deadlines and with minimal supervision.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
High school graduate or G.E.D./ or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience;
Two years work experience with computer-based management of museum collections;
Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
