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Museum Intern | The Salvation Army Central Territory Museum posted Mar 14, 2024

5550 Prairie Stone Parkway
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
United States
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Paid: Yes $15/hour for up to 362.5 hours of work within 90 calendar days of start

Under supervision of the museum director, with assistance from other museum staff, the Museum Intern will learn and complete steps for processing incoming donations and photographing/digitizing, storing, and cataloging accessioned materials.

Essential Functions: 

  • Document incoming donations by completing Temporary Custody agreements and creating temporary storage for incoming donations
  • Prepare and lead collections review process for Collections Review Committee
  • Return/Dispose materials not accepted for collection as approved by the committee
  • Complete and send Deed of Gift documentation for materials accepted into the collection
  • Photograph or scan collection materials as appropriate
  • Enter descriptive information about materials into PastPerfect collections management database
  • Create and mark objects with identification numbers
  • Select storage location and create appropriate housing for collection materials 
Start and end dates are flexible negotiable. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Workday is 7.25 hours long with 45-minute unpaid lunch break. This is an on-site position.
Start Date for Internship 05/01/2024
End Date for Internship 08/30/2024
For more info: Museum Intern

How to apply:

To apply:
https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=1177315&d=ExternalCareerSite

Search for "Museum intern" or "CTHQ-14402" to apply for this opportunity.

Contact:

Nanci Gasiel
nanci.gasiel@usc.salvationarmy.org
8472942136


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