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Conservation Archaeology Lab Technician

Employer
Children Museum
Location
Marion County, Indiana, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 23, 2022

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Other
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
OVERVIEW:

The Conservation and Archaeology Lab Technician for The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (TCM) performs a variety of specialized tasks involving the care and documentation of the Museum's collections. The incumbent is responsible for the handling, preparing, installation, transportation, and storage of specimens according to accepted conservation principles as well as performing minor conservation treatments as determined by the Conservation Manager. The technician assists in maintaining proper environments in both exhibition and collection storage areas, as well as collecting and documenting environmental data in those spaces. In the Archaeology Lab, the technician engages visitors in demonstrations and explanations of conservation treatments and historical information of objects in the Treasures of the Earth Gallery (Treasures).

The Children's Museum is fiercely devoted to our Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) efforts. Together we are building and sustaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates differences.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Installs, arranges, assembles, and prepares artifacts for exhibition, ensuring the artifacts' safety, reporting their status and condition.

  • Monitors environmental conditions of artifacts on display and cleans/repairs exhibition spaces as needed to meet preservation and housekeeping standards.
    Documents the conditions of artifacts and measures, photographs, and catalogue artifacts according to museum guidelines established in Collections Management procedures. Creates custom housing and storage mounts for proper storage of artifacts.
    Assists in the safe transport of artifacts, either from TCM collection, incoming and outgoing loans, or new donations.
    Conducts or assists with tours in Collections storage.
    Cleans and conducts minor stabilization of artifacts according to treatment plans provided by Conservator, especially on artifacts in the Archaeology Lab.
    Maintains IT and scientific equipment in the Archaeology Lab.
    Acts as a content expert resource for Treasures Interpretation colleagues, actors/interpreters, and other staff regarding conservation work and artifacts in the Archaeology lab.
    Engages with visitors at the lab window of the Treasures gallery and facilitates demonstrations and explanations of research and conservation treatments that occur in an archaeology lab or wet lab.

    REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Art History, Anthropology. Archaeology, History, or Museum Studies from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience. Field work experience in archaeology preferred.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience in public presentations and interactions.
    Appreciation of and demonstrated sensitivity to multi-cultural groups and their material cultures.
    Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings and some holidays.
    The ability to interact with visitors and co-workers in a professional, supportive, positive, and friendly manner.
    Must be able to demonstrate good judgment, tact and diplomacy in handling visitor questions and concerns through the proper resources.

    ADA REQUIREMENTS:

  • The ability to communicate clearly with staff and visitors face-to-face, at the lab window, by phone, leading tours, and via radio. Must be able to project voice when speaking with small to medium sized groups.

  • Must be able to view computer monitor, reviewing documents, examining artifacts. Also, required to discern the interest and relative age of the visitor attending programs, and adapt their delivery to meet the needs of the visitor.
    Must possess the dexterity and fine motor skills, to handle and manipulate objects of varying sizes and shapes in presentations and lab work.
    Required to stand, walk and sit for extended periods, as well as, bend, kneel, climb and reach.Requires ability to lift 50 pounds.Required ability to tolerate disinfectant and cleaning materials as well as dust in the indoor work environment.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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