Positions: Programs Assistant (AH5004)

Location: Gaston County Museum of Art & History
131 W Main St.
Dallas NC 28034

Pay Scale: $10.85 per hour (Flat Rate)
Pay Notes: 19 hours per week
Announcement Date: 8/25/2014
Closing Date: 9/8/2014

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.

To Apply
Applicants must complete an official employment application available by using the online job application or by acquiring a paper application form from the Gaston County Human Resources Department, 128 W. Main Ave., Gastonia, N.C. 704-866-3118. New users can begin the online application process by clinking the "Not Registered" link on the online job posting page.  Gaston County prohibits the employment of relatives by blood or marriage in the same department if one is supervised by the other and hires only United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who are employed are allowed a maximum of three (3) workdays from the date of employment to provide documentation or application for documentation demonstrating U.S. citizenship or authorized alien worker status. All male applicants born in 1960 or after, and who are between the ages of 18 and 25, are required to furnish proof of registration with the Selective Service System within 30 days after the date of employment.  GASTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 

Contact Us
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1578 Gastonia, NC 28053-1578 
Telephone: 704-866-3005 Fax: 704-862-5727

Online Job Application 
http://www.gastongov.com/departments/human-resources/job-opportunities
 

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