Student Museum Assistant II _Non-FWS

Position Title: Student Museum Assistant II Non-FWSLevel of Support - Student Support IIPosition Type - Non-FWSNumber of Openings - 1Work Hours - During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm) Wage Per Hour - 18.80 Division/School - GW Museums Department Name - 100372 TEXTILE MUSEUM-COLLECTIONS MGMTDepartment Bio - Located on GW's campus in downtown D.C., the museum celebrates art, history and world cultures. Public programs and exhibitions are inspired by diverse collections of global textiles and local history. Resources for students and scholars include the peer-reviewed Textile Museum Journal, the Cotsen Textile Traces Study Center and the Albert H. Small Center for National Capital Area Studies. Position Specific Summary - The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum is seeking one part-time Collections Photography Assistant. This position will assist in the photography of the museum collections by working directly with the Museum Photographer on photography days (Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday) and also with pulling and rehousing objects before/after photography is completed (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday). This project aims to photograph and document 2,000 objects in the collection over the next 2 years, and the Collections Photography Assistant position is an integral part of that process. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate student to gain experience working on a photography project while developing skills in object handling, database work, and digitization.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Collections Photography Assistant is a part-time term position under contract for a period of two years, working the equivalent of 20-24 hours per week, though structured in a way where there will be weeks where this position works more hours and weeks where they work fewer. This position is located on GW's Virginia Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn, VA, at the museums' Avenir Foundation Conservation and Collections Resource Center, with occasional work at the George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum in Foggy Bottom. The Collections Photography Assistant will serve three primary functions: Assist the collections management team with the physical object handling during active photography shoots. This will involve helping to position objects prior to photography, and removing objects from the photography space when photography is complete. This is very physical work that will require bending and squatting, and requires the ability to climb ladders and lift up to 40 lbs. During non-photo shoot days, assist the collections management team with pulling objects from storage and staging them in preparation for upcoming photo shoots. This can involve lifting objects from storage shelves/drawers/trays and gathering them on tables and/or carts; addressing any storage issues that could impact the efficiency of the photo shoot (i.e. re-rolling an object or altering its housing to make photography easier); and recording the movements of objects. Be responsible for keeping track of which objects have been photographed by updating the Museum database and weekly lists of objects. This position may also include rehousing assignments, which would be completed during pulling/putting away days. This position will report directly to the Registrar and work closely with the Museum Photographer. Standard Position Description - The student will assist with curatorial and exhibit-related operations in a Museum or Gallery. Tasks may include: preparation of exhibit installations and pieces, assisting with creation and planning of exhibitions, construction and design of exhibition spaces; handling, maintaining, and preserving art and other artifacts; and assisting in editing and formatting documents. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs. Professional Outcomes - Critical Thinking, Teamwork

Required Qualifications: Some applicable educational, technical, or professional experience required, some training will be provided. Preferred