What are the responsibilities and job description for the Museum Aide - Archivist position at CITY OF FRANKFORT KY?
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the Museum and Historic Sites Supervisor’s direction, the Museum Aide focuses on the care and keeping of the archival collection at the Capital City Museum. This includes responsibilities related to maintaining, documenting, and cataloging all incoming donations to the museum.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Maintain automated collections management system using Past Perfect 5 computer software.
• Maintain public library and archives at Capital City Museum.
• Conducts research and collects materials related to the history of Frankfort and Franklin County as they relate to archival documentations
• Work to digitize and make archival material accessible
• Maintain electronic archival database utilizing Past Perfect 5 computer software.
• Catalogs and accessions all necessary material
• Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
• Strong communication
• Motivated and personally driven
• Detail oriented
• Computer skills, including, but not limited to: Google Suite, Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Familiarity with Past Perfect 5 Museum Software or comparable archival software
