Flexible-Hours Collections Associate: Catalog & Research Job Minneapolis area,Minnesota USA,Research/Development

Title: Collections Assistant

Dates: August 2026
- May 2027

Hours:

Flexible, intermittent schedule
Core

Hours:

Tuesday through Saturday between 9am-5pm
About 900 total project hours over 10 months
Position may be filled by one or two employees depending on availability

Summary:

Hennepin History Museum is seeking a Collections Assistant to catalog, photograph,, rehouse, research, and manage data records for our American Indian Collection of 3 D objects. This position will work closely with museum staff and cultural advisors on a comprehensive review of this collection as part of a larger project funded through the Minnesota Humanities Center.

Main Responsibilities

Object cataloging and identification, with a focus on tribal affiliation, use, and cultural significance.

Object photography and file management.

Accession records reconciliation to establish provenance and general research to establish historical significance.

Data management:
Input data into digital spreadsheets and databases; organization of hard copies of records.

Handling fragile sensitive objects and building support materials for rehousing.

General collections and records management tasks as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of local American Indian history and culture.
Experience working with American Indian communities.
Access to relevant American Indian cultural resources.
Considerable knowledge of general philosophy, principles, and practices of history museums, particularly regional and locally focused museums.
Considerable research skills, particularly in-depth historical inquiries, archival research, and provenance discovery.
Attention to detail.
Ability to operate independently.
Ability to use a DSLR camera.
Ability to utilize both physical and digital records.
Familiarity with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.

Desired Qualifications

BA or equivalent in History, Art History, Public History, American Indian Studies, Museum Studies, or similar field.
Experience in collection management and/or object photography.
Experience working with American Indian material culture.

General Expectations

Adheres to museum’s policies and procedures
Performs duties as workload necessitates
Maintains a positive and respectful attitude
Communicates regularly with supervisor and other staff as needed
Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position
Supports and follows the museum’s agreed-up on values

Collections Assistant will report to Curator and Assistant Director: alyssa.thiede

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