What are the responsibilities and job description for the Individual Placement - Museum Technician position at Student Conservation Association, Inc?
Position Summary
This project will help manage the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, which will include preservation, installation, and documentation of artifacts, specimens, or artwork within a museum collection.
Hosting Organization
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
Location
Haynesville, AL
Schedule
June 1, 2026 - January 22, 2027
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with installation, repair and rehabilitation of exhibits. Provides information to visitors, researchers, and park staff; Perform clerical operations in support of the curatorial operation; Perform museum housekeeping, implementing environmental monitoring programs and preparing data recording.
Marginal Duties
- Unpacking objects and processing them (cleans, identifies, repacks, labels, and preserves objects).
Required Qualifications
- US Citizen
- Eequired to operate a government motor vehicle
- Valid driver's license
- Wear an SCA uniform
- May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (if necessary for a special event)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with museums; interested in pursing a career in cultural resources
This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Housing is not provided for this position
Compensation
- Living Allowance: $600/week
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Recommended
Additional Benefits
- Defensive Driving Training
- First Aid/CPR
- AmeriCorps: Not Eligible
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.
Salary : $600