Gaston County Museum, an AAM accredited Art and History Museum in Dallas, North Carolina has two staff openings. Applications may be downloaded at www.co.gaston.nc.us . Application must be made through Gaston County Human Resources. Resumes and applications will not be accepted at museum. Visit the museum's website at www.gastoncountymuseum.org . Both positions are open until filled.
 
 
TITLE: PROGRAMS COORDINATOR (Position #AH0003)

LOCATION: Gaston County Museum

131 W. Main Street, Dallas, N. C. 28034

PAY SCALE: $27,276-$42,286 annually (Exempt-not eligible for overtime)

APPOINTMENT: Full Time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (NOTE: The duties listed below are not inclusive of all of the duties that may be assigned to the position but are considered as essential to the nature of the job).

Serves on Exhibits Approval Panel. Assumes responsibility for all aspects of Visitor Services initiative. Supervises and develops mission-based programs and activities related to permanent galleries and temporary exhibits. Supervises and coordinates scheduling, presentation and content of all museum programs in conjunction with museum's exhibition calendar, affiliated societies and seasonal celebrations. Coordinates all planning and implementation of museum marketing and public relations associated with programs and assists director with overall museum marketing and public relations. Works with volunteers and/or consultants to identify and implement opportunities for volunteer participation and advancement and to encourage and support volunteer leadership. Develops and implements evaluations tools for programs. Writes program and activities promotional materials and press releases which are coordinated with the museum's overall marketing and development policies, procedures and standards. Keeps accurate financial records; develop departmental budge and comply with budget.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in education, history, art, or related field and 1 year of experience in museum education or in a related area. A Master's Degree may be substituted for the experience. Must have good writing, communication, public speaking, and computer skills. Familiarity with interpretive programming, teaching methods for a variety of learning styles, and 19th and 20th century American history and art preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. The candidate selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL OR ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum hazardous working conditions; normal office environment.

ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: December 20, 2004 CLOSING DATE: OUF
 
 
 
 

TITLE: MUSEUM REGISTRAR (Position # AH5000)

LOCATION: Gaston County Museum

131 W. Main Street, Dallas, N.C. 28034-0429

PAY SCALE: $12.24 per hour

APPOINTMENT: Part Time/Less than 20 hours per week

Not Eligible for Medical Insurance, Leave or Retirement Benefits

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (NOTE: The duties listed below are not inclusive of all of the duties that may be assigned to the position but are considered as essential to the nature of the job).

Compiles and maintains legal documents including accession records, condition reports, conservation records, insurance policies and environmental records. Responsible for Integrated Pest Management implementation. Facilitates public access to collections in accordance with established policies. Maintains collections database projects including software, data standards and data entry. Assists curator in care and control of collections on and off-site. Assists curator with registration/collections management budget. Supervises interns and volunteers.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in History or Museum Studies or related field. Master's degree preferred. Formal course work in the area of Collections desired or other museum related experience. Must have knowledge of computers and the ability to manage data bases. The candidate selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL OR ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work varying work schedules. Physical ability to work from ladder and lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds to/from overhead.

ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: December 20, 2004 CLOSING DATE: OUF
 
 
 
Aimee Clem
Curator of Collections
Gaston County Museum
704.922.7681x104
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