Collections & Archives Assistant - Artifact Support

As a Volunteer Artifact Support Assistant in our Collections Department, you'll play a crucial role in preserving and protecting our museum’s artifacts by assisting with storage organization, artifact housing, and preventive conservation efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

- Storage Reorganization: Assisting in the re-organization of artifact storage spaces to improve accessibility and preservation.

- Artifact Handling & Movement: Safely handling and relocating artifacts within storage areas following best museum practices.

- Protective Housing: Creating garment bags, padding hangers, and constructing custom storage boxes to ensure proper artifact support.

- Preventive Conservation: Implementing storage solutions that help protect artifacts from environmental and physical risks.

The volunteer should have an interest in museum collections and artifact care, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle delicate objects safely. They will work directly with the Collections Assistant and receive training in artifact handling and care, though some tasks may be completed independently.

If you’re passionate about heritage preservation and hands-on collections work, we’d love to have you on our team!