Kefron Group
Job Description
Job Title: Inventory Assistant, Natural History Collections
Department: Registration Department, National Museum
Location: Dublin 2, Dublin 4 and Swords
Position Reports to: Natural History Documentation Officer / Line Manager
Contract: Fixed term from October 2024 to May 2025

Main Duties / Responsibilities:
Complete an inventory of selected collections from Natural History Collections from the National Museum of Ireland (NMI) into the NMI Collections Management System Axiell Collections.
Follow NMI guidelines to inventory and document collection objects.
Data input of Natural History Collections information from physical objects and museum registers.
Enter or review collection data in line with Spectrum minimum inventory standard. Including object identifier, name, description, location, label.
Physically handle, re-bag or re-house objects, as needed.
Assess and report to NMI staff any objects or specimens in need of conservation or stabilisation
Report on and audit the inventory throughout the project as directed by the project plan (some of the audits could be taking place in Swords, Co. Dublin).
Execute all requirements as set out by Natural History Documentation Officer/Line Manager and Registrar.

Personal Specification
Job Title: Documentation Assistant

Principal Qualifications Required:
Primary degree in one of the following –

Natural Sciences or equivalent discipline
Art History, History or equivalent discipline
Irish Archaeology or equivalent discipline

IT fluency and a good working knowledge of museum collections management databases or similar
Basic understanding of SPECTRUM, the UK-based international standard for museum collection care and management
Good attention to detail and an appreciation of proper handling skills when working with museum collections.
Previous experience in working in a museum environment or similar

Personal characteristics / Competencies Required:
A professional, dynamic person that can adapt to the ever-changing environment of Kefron Group.
Self-motivated and deliver on agreed commitments in a professional and timely manner.
Numerical accuracy.
Excellent attention to detail.
Good data-management skills.
Trustworthy and discreet with information-sharing.
Must be a team player, highly self-driven and flexible.
Strong organisational skills to deliver agreed targets.
Problem solving abilities and solutions focused.
Flexible approach to daily changing work routines.
Good time keeping skills.
Communicate all information in an open and courteous manner.
Previous experience working in a museum environment or similar.

This position is intended to be dynamic and is subject to change. Position requirements and essential functions may be altered from time to time based upon the needs of the organization and department. This position may be required to execute special projects or other related duties on occasion.