Support Specialist

Minnesota Discovery Center•Chisholm, MN

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Support Specialist supports all areas of the Museum and Research Center including: Museum and Exhibits, Education and Recreation, Collections, and the Research Center. This position will assist all the department managers with events and special projects. This position requires excellent people skills and must be able to transition between projects as business necessitates.

Requirements

Two (2) or four (4) year degree in Arts, Natural History, Museum Administration, Humanities, History, Recreation, Education, Library Sciences, or other areas relating to the museum; recreation, and education/interpretation specialties preferred
At least two years of museum, recreation, or education experience required
Demonstrated interest in local history, natural history, museum studies, archaeology, paleontology, or related field
Minimum of two years customer service experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to prioritize tasks
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Responsibilities

Assists the Museum and Research Director in researching, collecting, and documenting artifacts for exhibits; may include installing and dismantling exhibits
Assists the director and managers with administrative duties to foster collaboration of scheduling, projects, and communication within the department
Conducting tours for guests in both structured and non-structured settings such as field trips, events, and MDC guests in both indoor and outdoor settings
Assists guests with necessary research and performs front desk duties as directed by the Research Center Manager
Assists the Collections Manager with administrative tasks associated with the collection records and processing
Assists with researching and identifying the recreational needs and desires of citizens
Assists the Education, Program, and Recreation Manager with facilitating education and interpretive programs to meet MDC’s needs
Performs other related duties assigned by the Museum and Research Director