The Valentine Richmond History Center, an AAM accredited institution,
located in Richmond's Historic Court End neighborhood, seeks to fill the
following 3 positions:

Position Title:  Collections Assistant
Number of Positions: 3 (1 per collection: Archives, Costume & Textiles,
General Collection)
Position Tenure:  Temporary position, May 2006- June 2007
Hours:    20 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Salary:                                    $8.00 per hour, no benefits

General Responsibilities: The Valentine Richmond History Center seeks
three part time Collection Assistants to assist with the care and storage
of the museum collection in the collections and exhibition areas. S/he
will work in one specific collection area: Archives, General Collections,
or Costume and Textiles. Work involves inventory and data entry of
inventories into the collection management software. During inventory will
be required to lift and move objects up to 40lbs. The Collections
Assistant's work is conducted in accordance with the museum's official
Collections Management Policy, adhering to the code of ethics advised by
the American Association of Museums.

Qualifications: The collection assistant must be organized and detail-
oriented with good computer literacy. Knowledge of Access database system
a plus.  S/he must have an interest in problem solving. Preferred
background for archives and general collection position is history, art
history, museum studies, art or archaeology.  The Costume and Textiles
Collection position seeks background in fashion, theater (with a focus in
costume), museum studies or prove proficiency of basic sewing skills.
S/he should be able to perform minor repairs to objects; able to perform
basic sewing tasks related to proper storage of objects.

For full job description:
http://www.richmondhistorycenter.com/jobs/index.asp

Deadline: May 18, 2006

To apply please send cover letter, collection interest, resume, and three
references to:
Registrar / Collections Manager
Valentine Richmond History Center
1015 E. Clay Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Fax: (804) 643-3510
Email: [log in to unmask]

No phone calls please.


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