Museum Assistant (PT)

JOB HOURS: Part-time, up to 28 hours a week, with primarily day shift hours on the weekdays.
Some evening, weekends and special event hours are required on occasion.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: An employee in this classification works under the direction of the Chief Curator or their designee.
The employee in this classification works with the Chief Curator to help coordinate the Museum’s public programming and office.
Employee is responsible for management of the Museum’s office and event programming.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Oversees Museum events and public programming Manages Museum office front deskCoordinates with Library and other City departmentsManages gift shop inventoryOversees volunteers and interns working on Museum projectsPerforms data entry of artifact information into Museum computer system using PastPerfect software and performs appropriate filing.
Researches, develops and manages funding proposals for events and programming.
Gives tours of Museum buildings, when needed.
Performs other tasks as assigned.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Some combination of experience related to office management, public programming, and volunteer management required.
Must have minimum 1-3 years in museums or similar institutions.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and a drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law prior to start date.