POSITION:        Assistant Administrator - Pottsgrove Manor

 

DEPARTMENT:  Parks & Heritage Services

 

SALARY:            $34,330 – 37,766, depending on relevant experience

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Established experience in collections care, historic interpretation and museum operations.  Knowledge of the theories, procedures and practices of collections care and accessions methods.  Lead interpretive tours for children and adults.  Develop and implement interpretive and educational programs, special events and exhibits.  Perform general administrative duties and represent site at professional meetings, seminars and conferences in the absence of the Site Administrator.

KNOWLEDGE/REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in American History, American or Museum Studies; and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.  Knowledge of collections management.  Knowledge of interpretive programming, including educational and adult programs, special events and exhibits.

ABILITIES:

Ability to plan and implement collections care program.  Ability to plan, organize and present interpretive programs, special events and exhibits.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, associates, subordinates, County officials, volunteers and the public.  Must be a "team player".  Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.  Computer literate and good typing skills.

OTHER:

Position requires alternating weekend duty, certain holidays and additional attendance at all special site events and occasions.  On call 24 hours daily.  Official affiliations in site support groups would be a conflict of interest.

 

Contact Montgomery County Human Resources Dept., 610-278-3052, or apply Human Resources, One Montgomery Plaza, Swede & Airy Sts., Norristown, PA 19404. website:montcopa.org