Part-Time Museum Specialist

Gloucester County•Gloucester, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gloucester County Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is seeking a part-time Museum Specialist to perform administrative and clerical work for the Historic Resources Division. This role requires strong computer skills, effective communication, excellent organizational abilities, interpersonal skills, and presentation capabilities. The position is 24 hours per week and involves independent judgment, discretion, and initiative. The successful candidate will maintain positive communications with colleagues and the public.

Requirements

Possession of a high school diploma, supplemented by course work in administrative support technology, computer science, business administration, or related field.
One (1) to two (2) years of clerical/administrative experience.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Strong proficiency in computer skills.
Effective communication.
Excellent organizational abilities.
Interpersonal skills.
Presentation capabilities.
Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative, courteous, and positive communications with fellow employees, other personnel, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PastPerfect Software.
Experience with standards accepted by the American Association of Museums.

Responsibilities

Performs administrative and clerical duties for the Museum of History and the Gloucester Historical Committee including preparing correspondences, recording, and distributing minutes, preparing flyers and publications.
Creates and manages volunteer docent schedule.
Substitutes for docents when needed including on weekends and holidays.
Maintains databases, records and documentation of the County’s collection including use of PastPerfect Software.
Responds to various inquiries and requests for historical, genealogical, and county information via telephone, email, and in-person.
Reviews Museum of History webpage routinely for accuracy.
Assists with procurement of operating supplies such as archival storage needs, office supplies, etc., including obtaining bids and price quotes.
Assists with inventory review.
Assists with receiving donations in accordance with the County’s Donation Policy.
Assists with the maintenance of various files, databases, and records including collections management utilizing specialized software in keeping with standards accepted by the American Association of Museums.
Assists with organizing special projects and programs; assists with group tours and other events as needed.
Assists with research for grant opportunities related to the Historic Resources Division.
All other duties as assigned by supervisor.