CollectionsAssistant

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join Harvard University Central Administration? Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals. Combine your art handling and customer service skills in the Art Study Center of the Harvard Art Museums. Unique in size and scope among North American museums, the expansive Art Study Center allows visitors to request objects not currently on display in the galleries, facilitating self-directed teaching and learning from works in all media. Reporting to the Manager of Collections Operations, the Collections Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks involved in providing a safe environment for the works of art in the Harvard Art Museums’ collections. This public facing position will also monitor classes and appointments in all of the Harvard Art Museums’ facilities, engaging with visitors in a professional and courteous manner. This position will be required to work in both Cambridge and Somerville facilities as assigned and perform other duties as required. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Safely execute the physical movement of artwork and complete all related documentation. The Collections Assistant will assist in making assessments concerning the safety of artwork and take the necessary action and/or report problems to the appropriate staff. * Ensure the safe and timely preparation of works of art for by handling and movi