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Department Intern - Ethnology Collections
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Position Number: 2209903
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Museum & Arts Administration

Department Intern - Ethnology Collections
Lubbock
23465BR
Museum

Position Description
Performs work to assist in the organization and implementation of projects and programs. Responsibilities include activities which require knowledge of departmental procedures. Employee performance is based upon a review of completed work and overall results obtained.

Major/Essential Functions
Duties include:

Assess all objects in the collection for 3D modeling. Culturally sensitive objects and any objects deemed too fragile will not be modeled.
Create 3D models of all appropriate objects at a quality sufficient for display on the Museum website and make the models available online.
Assess the current housing space available for the Davies Collection and the actual storage space needs of the collection.
Explore other possible options beyond the Ethnology Collections Room.
Use that assessment to develop a plan for the types and quantities of housing cabinetry for the collection.
Coordinate with the Assistant Collections Manager Ethnology to obtain a quote from Delta Design for the new housing units.
Develop a new housing plan for the collection and, once the cabinets are installed, enact that plan with assistance from Division staff and students.
Assist Anthropology Division staff with the change-out of the Davies Gallery planned for Fall 2021, including completing Condition Reports of all objects being returned from exhibit.
Other duties as assigned, primarily pertaining to the Davies Collection.

Required Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent. No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Current graduate student or a recent graduate of a Museum Science or Museum Studies Masters degree program.
Experience in the creation of 3D models.
Experience using best practices in collections management.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent project management and decision-making skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Commitment to a team approach.

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