Archaeology Museum Assistant

Gannon University • Erie, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Department of History & Archaeology and the Collins Institute. The student will demonstrate dependability in the work schedule as well as considerable attention to detail in maintaining databases and inventories critical to the work. The student will use a range of technology, such as Photography, Photoshop and Excel, to maintain and supplement archival work and inventories.

Requirements

• Student should have background in education or experience working with K-12 schoolchildren
• Organizational skills to manage Museum open hours independently and keep database updated
• Good, responsible work ethic and be able to assure safety and security of Museum and its collection, especially handling of materials
• Good communication skills
• Good computer skills to maintain museum Facebook page and database
• Open to training, working with director, and working with the public

Nice To Haves

• Work experience with K-12 students
• Major in education
• Creative abilities to develop teaching plans and activities for museum visits
• Ability to help teach classes in museum

Responsibilities

• Independently maintain open hours in the Museum Gallery
• Training in handling the collection
• Being a docent for visitors
• Maintaining a database of the collection
• Work-up and aid in teaching K-12 children in outreach activities
• Help set up and organize museum trips/activities/events (for K-12 and college students)
• Maintain museum Facebook page and database

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed