Job description

Job Description Summary: The Heard Museum is offering a paid nine-month fellowship program for those with an interest in American Indian art and culture who want to learn about museum collections management, collections care and conservation as it relates to the Heard Museum collection including Indigenous-made items such as paintings, sculpture, textiles, carvings, pottery, baskets, beadwork and jewelry. The nine months will be broken into three, three-month sessions that provide a mentored orientation to collection care, interaction with Indigenous artists, cultural advisors, collection specialists and conservators. Opportunities to attend a minimum of two key museum conferences will be provided. Fellows will receive a contract wage equivalent to $30 per hour at 28 hours per week, for 33 weeks, and the Heard will consider Fellows for ongoing employment at the Heard Museum as well as providing connections and references to the Fellows searching for employment or further education at other institutions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

 Attend and participate in workshops and collection review sessions with Heard curatorial staff, academic partners and artists.

 Participate in exhibition research, planning and development as permitted.

 Assist the Chief Curator, Registrar and other museum staff with needs relating to collections care and management, including but not limited to data management and data entry, object loan processing, packing, shipping and delivery.

 Attend internal learning sessions, external conferences and meetings as approved by Chief Curator.

 Other duties relating to collections care and management as assigned.

Employment Requirements: Applicants must clear a background check. Fellows must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, push loaded object carts and climb ladders. Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Office software. Interpersonal office skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ 85004: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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