Days of Work:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Time(s) of Day:

Morning, Afternoon

Address:

Roberson Museum and Science Center
30 Front Street, Binghamton, NY

Organization:

Roberson Museum and Science Center

Project Category:

Internship (Paid - 1,000)

Event Type:

Ongoing

Weekly Hours:

6-10

People Needed:

1-2

Seeking:

Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students

Project Description

Database technician Internship

One position
Spring Semester 2023 or Summer 2023
5 hours/week at Roberson for 10 weeks

Roberson engages and educates a diverse population by providing regionally significant exhibitions and programs in art, history, and science.

Roberson Museum and Science Center has converted their Collections Management Database from PastPerfect to CatalogIT, a professional cloud-based solution. Roberson’s collection of 12,000 is composed of fine art, historically significant objects, and biological specimens from the Southern Tier Region of New York and Northern Pennsylvania.

Preferred skills:
History, art history, or natural science majors and/or a candidate looking to gain experience in museum collections care.
Experience working with databases
Required skills:
Computer proficiency
Experience using a scanner and camera
Attention to detail
Self motivated
Independent work style
Successful candidates would assist the Collections Director with tasks included, but not limited too:
Data clean up resulting from the migration of data from PastPerfect into CatalogIT.
Uploading images into records
Scanning and photographing collections

A stipend of $1,000 may be made available upon satisfactory completion of tasks assigned by the Collections Director.

Deadline for applications is Jan 31, 2023

Training Required:

Yes - You will be trained on the specific software needed for the job.

Immunization Proof:

No

Application Needed:

Yes - Submit resume and letter of interest to slindridge@roberson.org

Other Requirements:

See description on project and tasks section.