Temporary Collections Assistant

Florida International University is Miami’s public research university, focused on student success. According to U.S. News and World Report, FIU has 42 top-50 rankings in the nation among public universities. FIU is a top U.S. research university (R1), with more than $200 million in annual expenditures. FIU ranks 15th in the nation among public universities for patent production, which drives innovation, and is one of the institutions that helps make Florida the top state for higher education. The Next Horizon  fundraising campaign is furthering FIU’s commitment to providing students Worlds Ahead opportunities. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers, and supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum , the Wolfsonian-FIU , and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU . FIU is a member of Conference USA , with more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. The university has awarded more than 330,000 degrees to many leaders in South Florida and beyond. For more information about FIU, visit www.fiu.edu .

The Wolfsonian Museum is seeking Collection Assistants for a 6-month period, with the option to renew, ideally starting on May 1st, 2024. This role involves supporting the packing and transportation of collection objects between our storage facility and museum building in Miami Beach. We are looking for candidates with art handling expertise and strong packing skills. 

Responsibilities 

• Assists in the safe packing and transportation of museum objects following proper museum preservation standards. 

• Helps in the design and construction of customized supports, boxes, and portfolios for a diversity of artworks including ceramics, metals, wooden objects, works on paper, and paintings. 

• Maintains accurate inventory spreadsheets (Excel) and prepares files to be uploaded into the museum database. 

• Supports collection care tasks such as environmental monitoring, pest management, and storage spaces maintenance. 

• Performs other collections care duties as directed by the Collections Manager.

Temporary

• Bachelor’s degree. The study of design, architecture, museum studies, studio art, or related fields are preferred. 

• 1-2 years of museum experience preferred. 

• Knowledge of museum collections care standards and procedures. 

• Excellent hand dexterity. • Demonstrated knowledge of proper methods for moving and handling museum objects. Experience packing museum objects for storage and transport preferred. 

• Ability to work independently and efficiently to produce consistent, high-quality results over duration of project. Attention to detail is critical. 

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Possess a valid Florida driver's license.

• High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of related experience. 
• Artwork handling and packing experience. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows suite. 
• This job requires the ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 50 pounds.

part-time/full-time

$20-$25/hr

Working within museums

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check

As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).

Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.  

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Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". 

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.  It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". 

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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