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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor of Arts degree (Master of Arts preferred) – preferably in Museum Studies, Art History, Arts Administration, Studio Art or a related field.

  • Two years of relevant, professional experience working at a museum in the collections department or similar work environment.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Demonstrated knowledge of professional museum practices including registration methods, safe object handling and art preservation, packing and shipping, insurance, storage of art, security measures, and object numbering techniques.

  • Knowledge of and demonstrated skill using collection management databases, Microsoft Word and Excel; experience working with EmbARK Collections Manager database software is strongly desired.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of museum copyright practices. Experience with Open Access strongly desired.

  • Demonstrated skill working with photographic digital files.

  • Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

  • Ability and willingness to maintain high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to work well under pressure with a wide variety of museum professionals, vendors, students, docents, and others.

 

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
None


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*

  • Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, seated work and use light/ fine grasping. 

  • Occasionally stand, walk, and write by hand, lift, carry, push pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. 

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • May work extended or non-standard hours, weekends and holidays based on business needs. 

  • May work in areas with exposure to dust, paint, chemicals and other toxins. 


WORK STANDARDS

  • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

  • Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

  • Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, https://adminguide.stanford.edu.


Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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