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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT



PART-TIME MUSEUM ASSISTANT



The Village of Wilmette is seeking to fill a Part-Time Museum Assistant position with the Wilmette Historical Museum. The assistant will work approximately 14 to 18 hours per week and report directly to the Museum Director. 



Position Responsibilities

Position is responsible for assisting with planning, organizing, and promoting public programs and events sponsored by the museum, and assisting with museum collections and exhibits.  Responsibilities may include writing publicity releases, creating and distributing publicity materials, brochures and newsletters, contacting potential speakers, staffing programs, working with museum collections, assisting with exhibits, processing memberships, and other duties as assigned.  Position requires significant contact with the public via in person, email and on the telephone. 



Position Requirements

The successful candidate will have a college degree.  A candidate with museum experience and educational training in history, museums studies or a related field is preferred.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential to the success of this position.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Past Perfect, and Quark Express software is a plus.  The successful candidate must be well organized and have the ability to meet deadlines. 



Hourly Wage Rate

The hourly wage rate is $17.31/hr.



Selection Process

Interested candidates should complete an employment application which can be downloaded from the Village’s website at www.wilmette.com, and submitted to the Village Manager’s Office, Attn: Human Resources, 1200 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL  60091 or e-mailed to [log in to unmask] Questions should be directed to Kathy Hussey-Arntson, Museum Director at (847) 853-7713. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  The Museum is located at 609 Ridge Road, Wilmette, IL.





The Village of Wilmette is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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