In a message dated 5/19/05 11:48:06 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:
If you are in a similar institution, with between two and five employees,
could you let me know (off-list -- direct to [log in to unmask]) . . .
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Please, don't reply "of list" -- I wanna see these responses to!
I am one of a staff of two. As it stands, my title is "curator" but in essence I perform all the museumie-type functions -- curator, collections, educator, historian, tour guide, and I also handle most of the public relations and graphic design work (we do our own website, exhibits, newsletter, etc all in-house). My coworker operating under the title "manager" has no museum experience and performs all the other tasks -- the business things such as memberships, gift shop purchasing/sales, facilities rental, scheduling, planning (worrying!), corresponding, book keeping, board "managing," cleaning, and most every other "ings"... *grin*
The system has worked for us -- to a point -- but now our board (new board members, ugh!) want us to sit down and write formal job descriptions. I think this stems from the fact that both of us to a lot of work at our homes and they're not quite sure what it is that we do.... We got into the habit of working at home when our building was closed for three years for renovation. (Besides, we've got better computers at home!). Now that we're reopened we're there a minumum of three afternoons a week (our open to the public hours) and then catch-as-catch-can.
I know a lot's been said about job descriptions before, but since Patricia's brought it up again, any advice, suggestions, or samples that anyone has to offer would be greatly appreciated.
- David -
David Lewis, Curator (and general jack-of-all-trades)
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
www.AuroraRegionalFireMuseum.org
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