Casual Curatorial
7 months ago
We are seeking to appoint 3 Casual Curatorial and Exhibitions Assistants to help facilitate access to our collections and collections information, help deliver our changing programme of exhibition and display and assist in the care and curation of the wide ranging collections Museums Worcestershire manages.
The key requirements are:
Wide-ranging history and arts knowledge and specialist knowledge in the Museums Worcestershire collection
Experience of handling and working with museum objects
Knowledge of the professional standards of care for all museum objects
Experience of communicating information through talks and exhibitions
Knowledge of loans procedures, facilities reporting, insurance including GIS
The skills and requirements;
Experience in a similar role is essential
Experience of communicating information through talks and exhibitions is essential
Experience of responding to enquiries from the general public and specialist researchers is desirable
Experience of handling and working with museum objects is essential
Experience of loans procedures, facilities reporting, insurance including GIS is desirable
Experience of environmental and pest monitoring is desirable
Wide-ranging history and arts knowledge and specialist knowledge in the Museums Worcestershire collection areas is essential
Knowledge of the professional standards of care for all museum objects is essential
Knowledge of loans procedures, facilities reporting, insurance including GIS is essential
Team working skills and interpersonal skills are essential
Passion and enthusiasm for the work of Museums Worcestershire is essential
Excellent verbal and communication skills are essential
Must be computer literate is essential
Able to work on own initiative if/when required is desirable
A flexible approach to the day to day demands is desirable
A driving license and access to a vehicle is desirable
Is able to work occasional evenings and weekends
**Job Type**: Part-time
**Salary**: From £12.18 per hour
Expected hours: 1 - 37 per week
**Benefits**:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person