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Pennypacker Mills is an early 20^th century historic site located in the suburban Philadelphia region with approximately 17,000 visitors each year for guided tours, five major special events, workshops, educational programs and exhibits.  The unusually well-documented original collection of a noted historian and former Governor of PA is housed in a fully restored mansion that is owned and operated by Montgomery County PA Parks, Trails & Historic Sites.  www.montcopa/pennypackermills

POSITION TITLE: Part Time Museum Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Trails & Historic Sites
SALARY: 15.00 PER HOUR – 28 hours/week year-round
POSITION REPORTING: Historic Site Supervisor

SUMMARY:

This position conducts guided tours and participate in educational programs and events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

·        Assist with logistics for events/exhibits

·        Take tour reservations and special use permits.  Maintain site calendars including those for meetings, training, tours and other significant site events

·        Coordinate purchases for the site retail activities including merchandise, display and promotion of the site’s Museum Shop

·        Perform required cash management activities for the site including credit transactions and sales tax reporting

·        Maintain contact mailing lists and execute mailings when required

·        Perform related work as assigned by Site Supervisor

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·        Minimum two (2)years experience at an historic site or museum which includes making presentations to the public

·        Minimum of a High School diploma or GED. Some college level classes in history or related field preferred.

·        Experience with retail sales and office support operations preferred

·        Experience with cash handling, cash registers, office support operations, financial reporting and  computer literate (Microsoft office programs)

·        Must possess excellent organizational skills

·        Must possess excellent inter-personal, oral and written communication skills

·        Must possess and maintain a valid Pennsylvania drivers license

·        Ability to work weekends, evening and holidays

·        Ability to travel to different site locations

·        Ability to learn required software

·        Will be required to be on Emergency Call List for the assigned site