- Assists staff with the pre-move box assessment. Typical tasks include:
- Reviewing box inventory accuracy.
- Reviewing box labeling accuracy.
- Auditing the boxes for box- and bag-level curation processing completeness.
- Assigning box numbers to boxes that do not yet have box numbers.
- Preparing boxes with additional packing materials to protect contents.
- Applying a barcode to the box.
- Assists with digital data entry related to archaeological box preparation into ASM databases.
- Assists with initial archaeological box shelf check and box assessment.
- Provides general assistance to the Archaeological Repository Manager, Head of the Collections Division, Archaeological Collections Curator, and the Museum Registrar.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to lift, move, and handle heavy boxes (up to 50 lbs).
- Knowledge of general anthropology, archaeology, and Cultural Resources Management.
- Knowledge of archaeological principles, methods, practices, and vocabulary.
- Knowledge of major classes of prehistoric and historic material culture.
- Skilled in maintaining computerized databases.
- Ability to provide strong attention to detail, organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and work well with others in an office setting.
