Position Summary

Career Readiness Learning Objectives:

Professionalism: The student will demonstrate dependability in the work schedule as well as considerable attention to detail in maintaining databases and inventories critical to the work.

Technology: The student will use a range of technology, such as Photography, Photoshop and Excel, to maintain and supplement archival work and inventories.

This position is in the Department of History & Archaeology and the Collins Institute.

-possess a number of skills connected with the processing of archaeological
materials
-assist the director in processing pottery and objects to prepare for
publication, as well as management of the extensive corpus of materials and
documents in the lab
-update and maintain the database, including all digitization and archiving of
data
-learn how to use a variety of computer skills, including excel, access,
photoshop, adobe illustrator, scanning, etc.
-help volunteers/students with restoration of pottery
-be able to work without constant supervision and be proactive about
maintaining the lab operation
-must have organizational skills; also time-management skills

-good work ethic
-able to work without supervision
-good computer skills or willingness to learn new technology
-good work ethic, responsibility for the safety and security of antiquities on
permanent loan from another country
-willing to ask questions to ensure accuracy
-good written and oral skills

-experience or background in the social sciences with interest in archaeology
-work experience, e.g., in organizational strategies, use of computer, ability
to work with others

-Ability to lift and move boxes of pottery, as required for processing and
study
-Need to be careful and always aware of navigating close quarters, e.g.,
tables covered with objects, pottery on floor, etc. Must be responsible in this
regard (i.e., not clumsy)

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