Art Collection Student Assistant

Position Title: Art Collection Student Assistant

Semester/Year: 2025/2026 academic year

Total Positions Available: 1

Hours Per Week: 6

Supervisor: Meghan L. Jordan

Pay Rate: $15.50 per hour

Start Date: September 2025

End Date: May 2026

Description: The HWS Art Collection seeks one student to assist the Visual Arts Curator to catalog and rehouse artworks.

Responsibilities:

• Transcribe artwork data from printed documents to the collection management software PastPerfect
• Catalog artworks by noting artist, title, year, medium, dimensions, etc. in the collection management software PastPerfect
• Move artworks from old sleeves, folders, and/or boxes to new housing
• Research artists and artworks
• Adhere to current museum standards when handling, cataloging, and rehousing art objects

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Applicants must be a current or future major/minor in Art History, Critical Museum Studies, Studio Art, or Architecture
• Interest in museums and collection work
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team
• Familiarity with using a tape measure
• Ability to research artworks
• Basic computer knowledge and skills, and the ability to learn new software
• Available personal laptop to use
• Highly reliable and punctual

Application Instructions

Please include in your cover letter why you are interested in this position and how it would impact your future career. Review of applications will begin immediately. An interview is required.