Museum Assistant | Yale University Job at Yale University, New Haven, CT

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  • Yale University
  • New Haven, CT

Job Description

1. Develops and modifies operational systems, educational programs and related teaching aids. 2. Serves as a principal source of information to the public, visiting scholars and students. 3. Explains and describes the collection and available reference material through workshops, lectures and in response to inquiries. 4. Prepares and monitors budgets, grants and financial material related to particular collection and exhibits. Maintains the order of and ensures the special care, security and proper user handling of collection or educational programs. 5. Identifies and implements conservation programs for collections. Reconstructs, repairs, and restores art/specimens using preservation and conservation techniques. Catalogues and makes specialized identifications of new acquisitions. 6. Selects art/specimens for display. Prepares collection for exhibition. May assist with installing and dissembling exhibits. Conducts research related to the collections and exhibits. 7. Coordinates and assigns teaching schedules. Composes correspondence related to the collections and exhibits. 8. Oversees and instructs other support staff. 9. May collect specimens for use in exhibits. 10. Performs clerical functions incidental to museum activities.



Required Skill/ability 1: Self-directed, ability to take initiative, anticipate actions needed and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet demanding deadlines.



Required Skill/ability 2: Ability to be a team player in an active office environment.



Required Skill/ability 3: Well-developed written and oral communication skills with advanced Microsoft Office skills. Editing and proofreading skills.



Required Skill/ability 4: Accuracy and strong attention to detail.



Required Skill/ability 5: Proven experience monitoring budgets.



Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)



Posting Position Title: Museum Assistant 2



University Job Title: Museum Assistant

Two years of related work experience in the same job family and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

About Yale University

Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

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