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