MUSEUM PROGRAMS ASSISTANT 
Gaston County Museum of Art & History, Dallas, NC

Museum
Positions
•AH5004

Location
131 W Main St.
Dallas NC 28034

Employment Status
Part Time, Permanent

Pay Scale
•$10.53 per hour
Pay Notes
10-19 hours per week

Announcement Date
2/24/2014
Closing Date
3/7/2014

Essential Duties
The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform. 

•Works under the direction of the Programs Coordinator and is responsible for assisting with planning, implementing and evaluating of educational activities and programs for the museum visitors that are related to exhibitions and permanent collections.
•Assists with the public relations and marketing of the education programs and the museum.
•Assists with the outreach programs related to the museum’s mission and other duties assigned. 
Minimum Qualifications
This position requires a high school diploma or a GED and at least one year of experience working with children, preferably in a museum environment. A Bachelor's degree in History, Art, Education or related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates must have good writing, communication and public speaking skills. The candidate selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment. The position will require some night and weekend work and is flexible to be worked out between the successful candidate and museum staff and have the physical ability to stand, climb stairs, and to work with children. Must also be able to lift up to 25 pounds.


Contact Us
Mailing Address: 
P.O. Box 1578 Gastonia, NC 28053-1578 
Location:
128 W. Main Ave., Gastonia, NC 28053-1578 
Telephone: 
704-866-3005 
Fax: 
704-862-5727 
Important NoticeQualified applicants must complete an official Gaston County employment application.  Gaston County prohibits the supervision of relatives either by blood or marriage in the same department and hires only United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States.  Applicants who are employed must provide proof of US citizenship or authorized alien worker status on first date of hire.

GASTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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