Archives Assistant (part-time)
Background
The Frick Collection is an art museum consisting of more than 1,100 works of art from the thirteenth to the nineteenth century, displayed in the intimate surroundings of the former home of Henry Clay Frick. The residence, with its furnishings and works of art, has been open to the public since 1935. It is one of the world’s most perfect museums; its sister research institution the Frick Art Reference Library is of equal distinction.
Summary
The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the Archivists with processing and describing the archives of The Frick Collection, the Frick Art Reference Library, and the Helen Clay Frick Foundation. The person in this position will also prepare finding aids for mounting on the institution’s web site, assist with reference queries, and provide occasional clerical assistance to the department.
Requirements
Minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree. Preference will be given to candidates with experience or strong interest in archives or library science. Background in art history, museum studies, or architectural history is also helpful. Familiarity with the Archivists' Toolkit and other computer skills required. Individual should also be able to lift to the waist and move boxes weighing as much as thirty to forty pounds.
Benefits in Employment with The Frick Collection
All employees of the Frick Collection may access free or discounted admission to most of New York’s finest museums. Additionally, to help ensure the employment experience is enjoyable we provide employees and volunteers with an affordable lunch in our employee dining room and a discount on Museum Shop purchases. The Frick Collection offers a beautiful and pleasant work setting and an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the world’s finest works of art.
Salary: $14.00/hour, 21 hours per week
Please send résumé to:
Head of Human Resources
The Frick Collection
1 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
E-mail to jobs@frick.org
The Frick Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Collection does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other factor prohibited by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.
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