Archives & Collections Assistant

About the role

The Archives and Collections Assistant is a part-time position that is crucial in assisting the Team Curator with the Club's artifact collection to help to tell the story of the Red Sox & Fenway Park's rich history. This position will assist and be responsible for inventorying recent acquisitions as well as preserving existing collections. The Archives and Collection Assistant will also assist in overseeing and creating exhibits to display and highlight the archives and its collection. The ideal candidate is independent, mission-driven, and enthusiastic about baseball history and collections.

Responsibilities

• Support Curator with collections management, data entry, exhibit preparation/installation and administrative assistance.
• Assist with day-to-day collections tasks including filing and rehousing.
• Assist staff with additional projects as determined.
• Occasionally serve as support for educational programming and outreach.

Qualifications

• Recent undergraduate degree or master's program in a related field (Museum Studies, Public History, Archival Science).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) is essential.
• Cataloguing and database experience a plus (PastPerfect).
• Knowledge of or interest in baseball history.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and must be organized, flexible, detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on various projects simultaneously.

Pay & Schedule

• Hourly rate: $18
• 15 hours/week, paid. Additional hours may be available.
• Regular hours between 9-5 on weekdays. Some weekends and special events as needed.