Project Collections Associate

3 months ago

Princeton, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Overview

The Princeton University Art Museum welcomes applications for six Project Collections Associates who will assist the museum collection staff with various activities associated with the re-installation of the university’s art collection for the opening of our dramatically reconceived Museum in 2025. The Art Museum anticipates these hourly positions will work onsite during normal business hours, five days per week, starting in Fall 2024 and continuing through Fall 2025. Under the supervision of the Senior Collections Manager and the Museum Registrars, the Project Collections Associates will be assigned to one of five core teams: Packing, Shipping, Unpacking, Gallery, or Mount Making, and be partnered with contract art handlers or museum collections staff to execute various tasks associated with moving the art collection.

 

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible term position.

 

About the Museum:

With a collecting history that extends back to 1755, the Princeton University Art Museum is one of the leading university art museums in the country, home to collections that have grown to include more than 115,000 works of art ranging from ancient to contemporary art and spanning the globe. Committed to advancing the University’s teaching and research missions, the Museum also serves as a hub for the humanities at Princeton for visitors worldwide. The Museum currently presents exhibitions in its two downtown venues (Art on Hulfish and Art@Bainbridge) and is touring collections exhibitions nationally and internationally. When the Museum opens its dramatically reconceived building, scheduled for 2025, it will initiate a new exhibitions program with annual exhibitions on-site and on tour.

To learn more about the Princeton University Art Museum, visit artmuseum.princeton.edu.

 

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications for the position.

Responsibilities

Audit movement and condition of art collection objects:

  • Generate checklists from the museum database and correctly identify artwork in storage.
  • Partner with a team of two or three art handlers to move art objects.
  • Direct art object movement, as assigned, to prescribed destinations while overseeing handling of objects on the checklist during packing or unpacking.
  • Record location changes in the museum database.
  • Label containers and attach object tags when needed.

Oversight of shipping containers and conveyances:

  • Verifying contents of shipping containers.
  • Directing art handlers to stage packed and unpacked crates in assigned areas.
  • Label all shipping containers and create container records in the museum database
  • Create and/or complete shipping records in the museum database.

Examine objects and make note of condition changes:

  • Capture and save digital images as necessary to record and report changes in object conditions.
  • Notify Museum Conservators of conservation concerns.

Respond to changes in the project schedule as appropriate, coordinate activities with other museum teams and departments essential to the process, such as security, exhibitions, conservation, or facilities.

 

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

 

The successful candidate will have:

  • a minimum of two to three years of experience working as a registrar, preparator, conservation assistant, or fulfilled a similar role for a museum, gallery, other cultural institution or fine art services company
  • knowledge of Visual Art or Art History, as an alternative to a bachelor’s degree equivalent personal or professional experience, training or education will be considered.
  • familiarity with a wide variety of fine art media and associated terminology
  • knowledge of museum best practices for handling and caring for works of art
  • experience checking containers for shipment
  • computer experience and be comfortable working with digital files
  • physical ability to stand or walk for up to two hours at one time for eight hours per day: sitting for less than two hours per day
  • physical ability to lift or carry 25 pounds, frequently use hands for simple grasping or pushing or pulling; occasionally bend, squat, reach overhead, and possess the ability to climb ladders and maintain balance.
  • be team-oriented, must have collegial attitude in working as part of a team to achieve a shared goal.
  • Ability to be flexible and respond accordingly in a changing work environment.

Preferred Requirements

 

Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Art Conservation, or Studio Arts

 

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

 

Standard Weekly Hours40.00Eligible for OvertimeYesBenefits EligibleYesProbationary Period90 daysEssential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)NoPhysical Capacity Exam RequiredNoValid Driver’s License RequiredNo#LI-B01

  • Library Collections Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Princeton, New Jersey, United States Princeton University Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Library Collections Specialist to join our team at Princeton University. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with the Librarian for Classics, Hellenic Studies, and Linguistics, supporting the development and maintenance of our collections.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide specialized support...

  • Library Collections Specialist VI

    4 weeks ago

    Princeton, New Jersey, United States Princeton University Full time

    Job Title: Library Collections Specialist VIPrinceton University Library is seeking a highly skilled Library Collections Specialist VI to join our team. As a key member of our collections services team, you will play a critical role in supporting the acquisition, maintenance, and dissemination of library materials.Responsibilities:Contribute to the...

  • Library Collections Spec VI

    3 months ago

    Princeton, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    OverviewREVISED 7/16/24 This position is a member of the team that supports all Collection Development Department activities including collection development, collection management, and the provision of specialized assistance for those using Princeton’s collections. The scope of work includes: searching, identification, and management of bibliographic...

  • Associate Vice President, Capital Projects

    4 weeks ago

    Princeton, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    OverviewReporting to the Vice President for Facilities, the Associate Vice President, Capital Projects (AVP) will be responsible for managing the University’s capital projects from project inception and design phases through commissioning and closeout. As Princeton embarks on a major new multi-year capital program, the AVP will establish a strategic and...

  • Associate Vice President, Capital Projects

    1 month ago

    Princeton, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    OverviewReporting to the Vice President for Facilities, the Associate Vice President, Capital Projects (AVP) will be responsible for managing the University’s capital projects from project inception and design phases through commissioning and closeout, as well as, directing its real estate activities. As Princeton embarks on a major new multi-year capital...

  • Associate Registrar

    3 months ago

    Princeton, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    OverviewThe Princeton University Art Museum welcomes applications for the position of Associate Registrar to support the department with exhibition and loan activity and who thrives in a collaborative and goal-oriented environment. Reporting to the Chief Registrar, the Associate Registrar will have responsibility for outgoing international loans, as well as...

  • Associate Vice President, Capital Projects Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Princeton, New Jersey, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Associate Vice President, Capital Projects to join our team at Princeton University. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the University's capital projects from inception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality...

  • Associate Vice President, Office of Capital Projects

    1 week ago

    Princeton, United States ZRG Partners, LLC Full time

    Princeton University Job Description Job Title: Associate Vice President, Office of Capital Projects Department: Facilities, Office of Capital Projects Position #: 00003273 Reports To: Vice President for Facilities Prepared Date: October 11, 2024 POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Vice President for Facilities, the Associate Vice President (AVP) will...

  • CDL Driver

    4 weeks ago

    Princeton, Kentucky, United States GFL Environmental Full time

    Job Title: CDL Driver - Residential Automated Waste CollectionWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced CDL driver to join our team at GFL Environmental. As a CDL driver, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently collecting residential waste and recyclables using an automated side load truck.Key Responsibilities:Drive an automated-side load...

  • Associate Vice President, Capital Projects Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Princeton, New Jersey, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Associate Vice President, Capital Projects to join our team at Princeton University. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the University's capital projects from inception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality...

  • Digital Humanities Project Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Princeton, New Jersey, United States Institute for Advanced Study Full time

    Job Title: Digital Humanities Project ManagerJob Summary:The Institute for Advanced Study seeks a highly skilled Digital Humanities Project Manager to oversee the digital arrangement of files and metadata for a project that is digitizing our collection of epigraphic squeezes from the ancient Mediterranean.Key Responsibilities:Clean and standardize metadata...

  • Associate Municipal Engineer

    1 week ago

    Princeton, United States Pennoni Full time

    We are hiring for an Associate Engineer to join our Van Note-Harvey business and contribute to our water resources & municipal projects on a full-time, direct basis at our office in Princeton, NJ. Primary Responsibilities: Contribute to water and wastewater infrastructure planning projects: design, permitting, inspection & construction administration...

  • Associate Municipal Engineer

    6 days ago

    Princeton, United States Pennoni Full time

    We are hiring for an Associate Engineer to contribute to our water resources & municipal projects on a full-time, direct basis at our office in Princeton, NJ. Primary Responsibilities: Contribute to water and wastewater infrastructure planning projects: design, permitting, inspection & construction administration (including pump stations, distribution,...

  • Associate Municipal Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Princeton, United States Pennoni Full time

    We are hiring for an Associate Engineer to join our Van Note-Harvey business and contribute to our water resources & municipal projects on a full-time, direct basis at our office in Princeton, NJ. Primary Responsibilities: Contribute to water and wastewater infrastructure planning projects: design, permitting, inspection & construction administration...

  • CDL Driver

    3 weeks ago

    Princeton, New Jersey, United States GFL Environmental Full time

    Job Summary:The Residential Driver will be responsible for safely and efficiently providing waste removal services to customers. This role involves collecting solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transporting them to post-collection facilities.Key Responsibilities:Drive an automated-side load truck along designated routes to...

  • Associate Director

    2 weeks ago

    Princeton, United States S&P Global Full time

    Job DescriptionS&P Dow Jones Indices is seeking a Associate Director, Cloud Engineering to be a key player in the Infrastructure Engineering team to manage Cloud and Infrastructure projects for running index applications. This role requires a seasoned Project Manager familiar with Cloud who works effectively, both independently as well as collaboratively, in...

  • Computer Project Manager

    2 months ago

    Princeton, United States Entegee Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSummary: Seeking a Computer Project Manager to coordinate and complete major IT-related projects, ensuring timely project completion and quality assurance.Job Requirements:Bachelor's degree or equivalent8+ years related experience in computer programmingKnowledge of StatisticsProficiency in computerized project management...

  • Associate Director, US Market Insights

    4 weeks ago

    Princeton, New Jersey, United States Genmab Full time

    About the RoleGenmab is seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead our US Market Insights team. As a key member of our commercial organization, you will be responsible for conducting primary and secondary market research to support our US Hematology franchise.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and execute...

  • Associate Director, Gift Records

    3 weeks ago

    Princeton, New Jersey, United States Princeton University Full time

    Job SummaryThe Associate Director, Gift Records is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the collection, research, recording, and reconciliation of contributions data. This role ensures that data is accurate, efficient, and compliant with Advancement, institutional, government, and international regulations.Key ResponsibilitiesProject...

  • Director of Capital Projects

    4 weeks ago

    Princeton, New Jersey, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a seasoned Director of Capital Projects to lead our construction management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of project delivery for all projects in the portfolio assigned.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement project plans, budgets, and...