Museum Collections Volunteer

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Collections Volunteers help care for and manage the collections of the McHenry County Historical Society. All collections work is done onsite at the McHenry County Historical Society Museum Campus in Union. The McHenry County Historical Society seeks a qualified and motivated Collections Management Volunteer to continue a comprehensive inventory of our 3-dimensional collections storage area. Under the supervision of the Exhibits Curator, the Collections Management Volunteer will assist with collections management and care.

The Collections Management Volunteer will perform the following duties:

• Catalog permanent and undocumented collections objects.
• Research and supplement information in the collections database, PastPerfect.
• Handle and relocate objects in the collection.
• Complete basic housekeeping of collections objects.
• Object photography.

Qualifications:

• Interest in local history
• Descriptive writing skills
• Basic computer skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Photography experience
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Collections Volunteer Benefits:

• Learn about McHenry County history.
• An insight to how museum collections are managed.
• Hands on experience working with the museum collections.
• Behind the scenes access to the museum collections.
• Chance to make new friends and be part of an exciting team.