American Conservation Experience:
ACE - BLM Utah State Office
Archaeology Museum Collections Management (paid) Internship
ONE POSITION OPEN FOR IMMEDIATE HIRE
Summary: American Conservation Experience, a Non-Profit Conservation Corps based in Flagstaff, AZ, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, Utah State Office, is recruiting for one part-time (20 hrs/week) Archaeology Museum Intern for an opportunity to work with a professional BLM Museum Curator to perform a variety of semi-technical and assistant-level duties in connection with the documentation, preservation, and maintenance of prehistoric artifacts from the Cerberus Action law enforcement Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) investigation.
This opportunity is intended for an enthusiastic young professional with a deep interest in advancing his or her career goals in museum curation & collection management through hard work and commitment to the Bureau's rich and unique cultural resources.
Start Date: February 1, 2012
End Date: Approximately June 8th, 2012 (Pending)
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An approximate 4-month (16 weeks) commitment is required.
NOTE: Should additional funds come available continuation of Internship may be possible.
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Location: BLM Utah State Office in Salt Lake City, Utah
Project Partner Website: For more information about the BLM, BLM Utah, and Archaeological resources and activities in the State, please visit:
http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/prog/more/cultural.html and http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/prog/more/cultural/archaeology.html.
Compensation: $15 per hour
Work Schedule: An average of 20 hours per week
Position Description: ACE interns will primarily assist the Utah State Office Museum Curator to catalog artifacts and provide accurate data entry into the Department of Interior Collections Management System database. The intern will have strong skills in computers/databases, and have a background and deep interest in Southwestern archaeology and museum curation. The Intern will work under general supervision of a higher-grade employee for day-to-day duties, which are assigned on a general responsibility basis. Because a high degree of accuracy is required, work may be periodically checked for accuracy. Daily work will involve contact with co-workers, other BLM employees located both in the field and the State Office, other agencies or institutions, and the general public. The work is generally sedentary, with prolonged periods of standing, walking, and bending often required. Some lifting of collection items will be required as well as walking short distances carrying gear and/or equipment.
Major Duties:
Will include, but may not be limited to, the following:
- Data entry of artifact catalog records,
- Unpack and process artifacts; perform limited cleaning and identify preservation needs,
- Identify and label objects when such determinations are routine and obvious. Inventory, document, and store items. Seek assistance for situations not covered by instructions or guidelines.
- Place objects in storage, maintaining the organization already established by the supervisor or higher grade employee,
- Catalog objects and affix catalog numbers to objects. Enter, update, and maintain cataloging data and database manually and in the designated program using established procedures,
- Prepare, maintain, and organize manual and automated curatorial records as assigned; maintain and organize other records as assigned,
- Implement museum maintenance and housekeeping schedules; perform routine cleaning of objects as directed and according to established standards; assist in the scheduled cleaning of collections storage areas,
- Assist with the design, installation, repair, and rehabilitation of exhibits,
- Perform guide duty in public areas, answering questions, and providing information as needed; (Such assignments are usually of short duration.)
- Perform a variety of clerical functions in support of the curatorial operation, including tasks such as handling office records and correspondence or inventorying supplies.
Training Provided: Interns will be provided with the necessary instruction to complete the duties assigned to the position. Likewise, the Intern will be provided with guidelines consisting of BLM Handbooks, user manuals for automated systems, and a variety of written references and documentation, as well as oral instructions covering procedures, directions, and precedents. All work must be completed in strict adherence to the guidelines provided.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed, or are near completion of, a Master's degree in Museum Science. Applicants with knowledge and skills in curation and prehistoric artifacts are strongly encouraged to apply. Most importantly, candidates should have demonstrated interest in pursuing a career within the scope of this internship. The ACE Archaeology Museum Intern must be willing to represent ACE and the BLM in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner. Drug users should not consider applying, as ACE reserves the right to require drug testing in our program.
Required Skills:
- Internship is available to US Citizens
- High level of proficiency in English with effective communication skills
- Interns must be between the age of 18 and 25 years old
- Interns must be able to communicate in a clear and concise manner and have an excellent command of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and terminology appropriate to museum operations
- Basic understanding of museum collections conservation and preservation practices, knowledge of history, archaeology, paleontology, biology, geology, etc., as they apply to the collections are also necessary
- Knowledge, ability, and willingness to work indoors on computer operations, including a variety of software application is very important in order to successfully complete inventorying, cataloging, and extraction of data from relational databases
- A thorough knowledge of routine procedures for handling museum collection objects, records, storage and display methods, and a good knowledge of classification systems used in the collection
- Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to provide documentation
- Museum cataloging experience
- Archaeological field school and/or survey experience
- Proficiency in relational databases
- Attention to detail without fail
- Personal medical insurance for the duration of their participation with ACE
- Ability and willingness to undergo criminal background checks is required
Desired Skills
- Master's degree and relevant collection curation experience
- Must be able to carry and lift up to 50 lbs
- Deep desire to exceed expectations
To Apply:
Please email a resume and cover letter along with 3 professional references in one document to intern@usaconservation.org with "BLM USO Archaeology Museum Internship- Shovelbums referred " in the subject heading of your email. Early consideration will be given as resumes are received.
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Thank you
Sincerely,
Trisha Singh
Internship coordinator
American Conservation Experience
801-946-5379 - Cell
1-866-604-9307 - Fax
www.usaconservation.org
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