Collections Management Post-Baccalaureate Fellow

Job description

Description The Visual Arts Curator of the Davis Gallery at Hobart and William Smith Colleges seeks a motivated recent graduate for a nine-month, fixed-term paid-fellowship position. This role is designed for an emerging professional to gain intensive, hands-on experience in the day-to-day care and management of the institution’s Art Collection. Reporting to the Visual Arts Curator, the Fellow will receive professional training in industry-standard practices and systems (e.g., PastPerfect) while supporting essential Art Collection operations, including cataloging, preventive care, and increasing access through campus initiatives. Essential Responsibilities: - Collection Documentation: Perform ongoing cataloging and inventory; reconcile records, update object files, author condition reports, and improve data quality in the collections database. - Acquisitions & Loans: Process incoming and outgoing loans and acquisitions, including cataloging, condition reporting, packing/unpacking, and overseeing secure transport. - Storage & Preventive Care: Maintain cleanliness and organization of collection storage areas; monitor and record temperature/RH; uphold Integrated Pest Management (IPM)...