Collections/Curation Specialist II

Job Summary

Environmental Research Group, LLC (ERG) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual with Collections and/or Curatorial experience to support on-site collections projects in Richmond, Virginia. This role is ideal for early to mid-career professionals passionate about archaeology and/or history, historical collections, and preserving cultural heritage.

Essential Functions

• Input of artifact dimensions, descriptions, conditions, and quantities into DONHAMS or NHHC-provided Excel spreadsheet
• Identification photographs captured with professional equipment at 300 DPI or greater; delivered in JPEG format
• Documentation detailing provenance research, artifact identification, and accessions number verification
• Briefings on the number of objects inventoried/assessed and the work rate (artifacts assessed per person/per hour)
• Written compilation of the project update metrics (objects assessed and work rates)
• Comprehensive summary of all work accomplished
• Finalize inventory dataset; print and provide electronic copies delivered to the technical point of contact

Qualifications

• Contractors assigned to this project must be U.S. citizens with professional collection management experience, in addition to the following:
• Experience working with the physical management of historical artifact collections, preferably experience with maritime and military collections as a museum specialist/collection manager
• A graduate degree in museum studies or closely related field and one (1) year of curatorial experience or three (3) years of graduate study and experience combined; or a Bachelor's degree in museum studies, or closely related field, and four (4) years museum experience with increasingly difficult duties; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with historical metal objects
• Knowledge of collections inventory software
• First Aid/CPR certification

Why ERG?

ERG: We enhance missions. We enrich lives. We are guided by our core values of trust, expertise, and compassion. ERG is committed to fostering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work environment where every team member contributes to meaningful projects that conserve and protect the environment.

About ERG

We apply enERGy to environmental work! A trusted name since 2000, ERG offers more than just consulting. We're a team of passionate problem-solvers, innovators, and environmental champions who work with dedication, handling projects from planning to delivery. We excel in providing superior environmental solutions and integrating into the communities we serve. Offering behind-the-scenes support, on-site project management, and hands-on fieldwork, we deliver services to clients across the public and private sectors.

ERG is a certified Service-Disabled-Veteran-Owned, Women Owned Small Business as well as a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour plus Service Contract Act Health & Welfare stipend as applicable, plus ERG's full benefits package (health insurance with a generous employer subsidy, eleven paid holidays, paid time off, fitness stipend, a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution regardless of employee contribution, and more).

How to Apply

Join us! Apply through https://envrg.isolvedhire.com/jobs/.

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ERG is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veteran statuses. ERG also participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify Program to ensure that all employees hired are legally able to work in the United States.