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14 people are interested
Collections Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Brunswick Area Historical Society
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14 people are interested
Collections Assistants will work with the Heritage Farm Museum’s Curator and other members of the Brunswick Area Historical Society to document and store objects acquired for the organization’s permanent collection. With an attention to detail and enthusiasm for history, Collections Assistants will actively contribute to ongoing efforts to preserve and display Brunswick’s local history. This is an excellent volunteer opportunity for students or professionals in history or related fields seeking hands-on experience in a museum environment.
Qualifications
Collections Assistants must:
- Have an interest in history and historical objects.
- Have the ability to learn the museum’s system for cataloguing objects.
- Be detail-oriented, organized, and efficient.
- Use good written and oral communication skills.
- Be able to carefully handle objects of varying conditions and weights.
- Some museum, archive, or library experience is a plus, but not required.
Commitment
Collections Assistants must:
- Attend a training for the museum’s cataloguing system.
- Commit to a regular schedule to be arranged with supervisors.
- Commit for the duration of a project, with opportunities for further involvement after its successful completion.
- Communicate with supervisors and Brunswick Area Historical Society officers in a timely and attentive manner about the status of projects.
More opportunities with Brunswick Area Historical Society
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Brunswick Area Historical Society
Location:
4613 LAUREL RD, BRUNSWICK, OH 44212, US
Mission Statement
The Brunswick Area Historical Society brings together people in the area interested in the history that influenced the development of the Brunswick community.
Description
The purposes of the Brunswick Area Historical Society are to collect, preserve, and display historical and genealogical items related to the area; to make these materials accessible to all those who wish to examine or study it; and to disseminate historical information to the residents of the Brunswick community and the surrounding area.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4613 Laurel RoadBrunswick, OH 44212
DATE POSTED
February 5, 2016
SKILLS
- Curating
- Project Management
- Organization
- History
- Library Sciences
- Data Entry
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training