Museum Collections Reconciliation Project

Are you detail-oriented? Are you interested in Park history? This volunteer opportunity may be perfect for you!

Opportunity Featured Summary:  
Position includes assisting with the reconciliation project verifying the location of artifacts and corresponding paperwork, assisting with the installation/deinstallation of seasonal exhibits, aiding researchers, scanning researcher photograph requests, and cataloging artifacts.
 

Opportunity Description:  

Duties: Applicant will be working with the Mount Rainier National Park museum collections. Projects will include assisting with the reconciliation project which will involve verifying the location of every artifact in the collection and the corresponding paperwork. This task requires careful attention to detail even when the work is repetitive. Applicant will also be assisting with the installation/deinstallation of seasonal exhibits, aiding researchers, scanning researcher photograph requests, and cataloging artifacts. All training in museum management and the National Park Service Cataloging program will be provided.

Location: The park's curation facility at Park Headquarters near Ashford.

Time Commitment Required: two volunteers are needed for the period 6/14/16 to 9/30/16.

Skills and abilities required: Applicant must have excellent hand-printing abilities, be detail-focused, and flexible with changes in the daily work schedule. Position requires a NACI background check and issuance of a DOI Access Card.

Other Information: A small reimbursement may be available.

For more information: Contact Brooke Childrey, Park Curator, at 360-569-6784 or apply for this position on Volunteer.gov, reference keywords "Mount Rainier"