Skirball Cultural Center Overview

Since opening in 1996, the Skirball Cultural Center has been a place of meeting guided by the Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. The Skirball has defined itself by a deep commitment to pluralism, inclusivity, and cross-cultural exchange. We welcome the public to participate in cultural experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, foster human connections across generations and communities, and build a more just society.

The Skirball has experienced significant growth and transformation during the last two decades, including multiple expansions of its campus and programs, broadening its impact, and establishing itself as the largest Jewish cultural institution in the nation with more than 600,000 visitors annually, 400 employees, and a $22 million operating budget. This is a pivotal moment for the Skirball, which has new leaders who are charting a path for the future of the organization.

Culture and Compensation

The Skirball is an incredible place to work with a dedicated and diverse team. Skirball employees have an average tenure of more than seven years at the Skirball. We are committed to a work environment that is rooted in our mission and our core values. If you would like to join a group where all people are valued, this is the place.

The Skirball Cultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) dedicated to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and equity. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, criminal history in accordance with the law, or any other legally protected characteristics. Everyone is encouraged to apply for available employment to ensure our staff reflects the diversity of our visitors and surrounding community. We strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities and historically oppressed groups to apply.

A competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits package, will be offered, commensurate with experience. The Skirball Cultural Center is committed to the safety of its employees, visitors, and vendors. All employees are required to be fully vaccinated or submit to weekly testing as part of an approved accommodation exemption.

Database Technician, Museum Department

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks an enthusiastic team player to serve as Database Technician, serving full-time for a term of two years, with an option to renew. Reporting directly to and working alongside the Project Registrar, the Database Technician will be responsible for data cleanup of the current collection management system Argus.net, to include but not limited to proofreading and light rewriting of data in existing records, standardizing terminology, and general preparing of content for eventual publication on the Skirball website. In order to properly complete existing object records, Database Technician will also digitize physical accession files, transferring any missing data into database records, and work with Project Registrar to organize and upload newly taken object photography.

Starting salary: $50,000

Essential Duties

·       Clean up Argus database by proofreading and correcting data in existing records, determine if content is ready for eventual publication on Skirball website, and standardize database terminology.

·       Digitize physical accession files and transfer missing data from accession files into records in Argus.

·       Consolidate and eliminate duplicate documents within physical accession files.

·       Working in consultation with the Project Registrar, organize and upload object photographs into Argus.

·       Communicate weekly progress of database cleanup to Project Registrar.

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes
 

·       Bachelor’s degree, with coursework in Museum Studies, History, Art History or closely related field is preferred.

·       Experience working in a museum or fine art setting, preferably working with an artifact or archival collection.

·       Demonstrated skills working with collections management databases or another relational database is required.

·       Must be detail oriented with strong proofreading, editing, organizational skills as well as the ability to multi-task.

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills.

·       Experience with Office 365 applications, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and scanning equipment.

Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter, preferably by email, to:
Human Resources
Re: Database Technician, Museum Department
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
 Los Angeles, CA 90049 FAX: (310) 440-4595
hr@skirball.org