Seasonal Employment

 

The Pejepscot Historical Society seeks two Day Managers for its historic
house, the Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum.  The positions are part-time
beginning in late April and ending in early November, alternate weekends
are required.  The salary range for the season is $3,350 to $3,800,
depending on experience. 

 

Qualifications:  Candidate for the position of day manager must enjoy
people and interact well with the public.  Must have a commitment to
customer service, superior communication and organizational skills,
supervisory experience, and the ability to work with volunteers.  Must
be a team player, possess a professional outlook, congenial manner, and
a sense of humor.  The ideal candidates will have a BA in history or
related field, certification in first aid, retail experience, and prior
work experience in museums.

 

Description of duties:  the day managers are responsible for the daily
operation of a historic house museum, including the safety and security
of visitors and collections.  The day manager opens and closes the
museum, gives tours, supervises volunteer guiding staff, oversees gift
shop sales, handles daily cash-out, performs daily housekeeping, and
assists with pre- and post-season preparations.  The day manager reports
to the executive director and works closely with volunteers and other
staff members.

 

Application:  send letter of interest, resume, and three references to
Executive Director, Pejepscot Historical Society, 159 Park Row,
Brunswick, ME  04011.  Deadline is March 21st.  Additional information
about the museum is available at www.curtislibrary.com/pejepscot.htm.

 


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