MUSEUM AIDE/INTERPRETER at Troy Museum & Historic Village (Michigan)

Posted September 8, closes September 19, 2008

 

Part-time (20 hours/week), $11-15.50/hour

 

For full listing, see
http://www.troymi.gov/HR/JOBOpenings/Museum%20Aide%20(Interpreter).htm 

For application, see link at http://www.troymi.gov/HR/JobOpenings/ 

 

For your convenience, a short description of the job is below:

 

 

 DUTIES - (Not All-Inclusive)

Develops and conducts educational and general public programming,
demonstrates crafts and teaches volunteers.  Also helps prepare for
special events, researches the community of Troy and other historical or
educational topics, schedules museum visits and facilities rentals,
purchases supplies for educational programs, sets up and cleans up for
programs and events; opens and closes buildings.  Performs related work
as required.

 

REQUIREMENTS:  Open Competitive and Promotional Applicants

*         Bachelor's Degree in History, Anthropology, Archaeology,
Education, Museum Studies or related field; must submit proof of degree
at time of application and official transcripts at time of interview.

*         Six (6) months full-time, paid, recent experience in museum
education, historical interpretation, or teaching or an equivalent
combination of training and experience.  Teaching experience must be in
American History, Elementary Education, Michigan History, Social Studies
or a closely related field.  Volunteer museum experience will be given
consideration.  

*         Must be comfortable with public speaking and writing,
demonstrate an ability to work well with volunteers and the public and
be able to perform light physical work.  

*         Computer experience is preferred. 

*         A valid Michigan driver license with a good driving record;
out of state applicants must provide current driving record at time of
application and obtain State of Michigan license within one (1) month of
appointment.

*         Present City of Troy employees, who meet the above
requirements, have completed their probationary/review period, and whose
most recent performance evaluation was satisfactory may apply. 

 

Troy Museum & Historic Village

60 W Wattles Rd, Troy MI 48098

www.troymi.gov/museum

(248) 524-3570


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