Registration Assistant

Registration Assistant, South Carolina State Museum, Columbia, SC

Part-Time - $15 Hourly

Applicants must apply online. Link below:

https://scmuseum.org/who-we-are/human-resources/job-openings#part-time-positions

The South Carolina State Museum is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Registration Assistant to work in the Collections Management Department assisting with the care of the collection. The Registration Assistant will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience:

•    Assisting with processing acquisitions. Applicant will learn to use our database system, EMu, and how to maintain digital records for the collection
•    Assisting with creating forms related to donations and loans
•    Handling objects and packing items for storage
•    Condition reporting objects and loans
•    Cleaning exhibit areas, including specimens and artifacts
•    Escorting contractors and maintenance staff in secured spaces
•    Assisting Collections Management and Curatorial staff in exhibit installs and deinstallations
•    Assisting with recording data for our Integrated Pest Management program
•    Assisting with condition reporting for our Traveling Exhibition Program (TEP)

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

• Have a valid driver's license and be willing to drive vans and box trucks.
• Ability to climb under barriers and on ladders, lifts, and scaffolding with cleaning equipment
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
• Must be able to work in dirty, dusty, and/or poorly lit conditions.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Elementary knowledge of handling objects in a museum setting.
• Preferred applicant: Individuals interested in or currently pursuing a degree directly related to museum work.

*This position is limited to 29.5 hours a week. Hours may vary based on museum needs.