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. Nominate your 2006 Richmond History Marker! Forms available May 1 at www.richmondhistorymakers.com To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html