Assistant Librarian / Curatorial Assistant

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Position Summary:

The Missouri Historical Society seeks a staff position that will be shared between the Library and the Curatorial Department. Two days per week, this person will provide direct public service to library visitors and support access and organization of library collections, reporting in that capacity directly to the Librarian. Two days per week, they will assist with the Curatorial Department's work, including collections research, exhibition development, events, and special projects, reporting directly to the Director of Curatorial Affairs. The remaining day will be spent creating and sharing content about MHS's collections across our various platforms and participating in tours and outreach in either department as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide support for the planning, execution, and cleanup of member programming, lectures, storeroom tours, and other events and programs.
• Contribute research and content for collection and exhibition needs, such as exhibit labels, media scripts, blog posts, member magazine articles, etc.

Library:

• Provide reference service to the public and to MHS staff, remotely and in person, including some Saturdays
• Undertake collection management and access projects alone or with volunteers to improve the preservation and discoverability of library collections
• Serve as department administrative coordinator for supplies, mail routing, credit card invoicing, cash drawer reconciliation, statistics etc.

Curatorial:

• Assist Director of Curatorial Affairs with managing incoming donation inquiries, research requests, photography requests, etc. The Curatorial Assistant will handle initial correspondence and information gathering and track follow-up communication.
• Assist in compiling, formatting, and disseminating exhibit process deliverables, including, but not limited to meeting agendas, schedules, and artifact/asset/media lists.
• Supplement collection cataloging efforts to create robust deaccession proposals and collections guides for the MHS website.
• Handle filing for physical and digital research files and IHFs.

Skills:

• Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Excellent communication
• Consistent follow through and attention to detail
• Demonstrated knowledge of fine art, material culture, and historic interpretation
• Knowledge of museum best practices
• Object handling experience
• Collections management software, such as Mimsy, PastPerfect, or Content DM (preferred)
• Ability to occasionally lift things over 25 pounds

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in museum studies, public history, African American studies, art history, history, American studies, or similar field of study.
• At least one (1) year of museum experience in a volunteer, intern, or paid capacity

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled.

Please upload cover letter and resume when applying.

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Services Provided On A Non-Discriminatory Basis

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