What are the responsibilities and job description for the Museum Assistant position at Brown County Historical Society?
Museum Assistant: Part Time, 20 hours per week: Tuesday-Friday, every other Saturday. Special events as scheduled.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Manages visitor services to assure consistency in operations and presentation of the BCHS to visitors.
· Manages the BCHS volunteer program including all record keeping.
· Manages the front desk operations.
· Coordinates the historical society’s general office, financial functions, membership program, memorials, donations, and visitor reception areas according to established procedures.
· Processes invoices for payment including related mailing and record keeping. Makes weekly deposits.
· Maintains membership program including updating the Past Perfect membership database.
· Processes bulk mailings.
· Manages museum store inventory and sales.
SPECIFIC DUTIES: To be carried out according to established procedures
· Maintains membership programs including updating the Past Perfect membership database.
· Processes membership dues, memorials, donations, and acknowledgements.
· Manages the volunteer program including database management, record keeping, schedules, supervision, orientation and training.
· Oversees visitor services - coordinates museum store displays with events, provides consistent meet-n-greet, keeps brochures stocked, assure cleanliness, update signage
· Conduct museum and walking tours.
· Supports the museum store including ordering, pricing, displaying, and taking inventory at the end of the year.
· Manages point of sale functions.
· Orders supplies for the museum (office and maintenance).
OTHER DUTIES:
· Opens and closes the museum and assists museum visitors as needed.
· All other duties as assigned by position supervisor.
· Ability to lift 20 pounds
Qualifications
A self-starter with ability to work in busy environment and stay on task
Excellent communications skills including oral and writing skills
Proven organizational skills and ability to pay attention to details
Demonstrated ability to work with general office software, including Microsoft Office.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17