The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian is one of only a handful of
museums across the country that focuses exclusively on the art, history and
culture of American Indian and First Nations peoples of the United States
and Canada. 

 

PART-TIME Visitor Services and Resource Development Coordinator

Job Description:  This job sharing position contributes to several key roles
in the museum’s operations: To support the museum’s fundraising, membership,
and external communications programs, coordinate assigned programs and
events, oversee admissions and lead group tours through museum, manage
museum shop operations, and ensure excellent customer service to the
museum’s constituents. 

Reports to:  Executive Director

Shared Job Duties:

Ø  Provide excellent customer service and promote the museum mission and
vision in all activities, work to fulfill the museum’s operating and
strategic goals, and represent museum both within and outside the building.

Ø  Oversee volunteers (and cover these roles when gaps): process visitor’s
admissions, answer and route telephone calls, route mail and general e-mail
to museum staff. Record and tabulate attendance and demographic records.
Open and close building for the public hours, programs, and events, and
monitor museum security.

Ø  Coordinate and schedule docents, tours, and space rentals, assemble craft
materials, set-up for programs and events, lead or assist with tours,
crafts, and programs as needed.

Ø  Assist in developing and processing evaluation surveys, newsletters, and
membership and fundraising materials. Generate and process mailings. Manage
distribution of marketing materials to outside venues.

Ø  Maintain Constant Contact database and send e-blasts and e-newsletters,
Facebook post, manage and update museum’s website, and maintain museum
calendar for public and internal events.

Ø  Manage museum store operations, order supplies and inventory, develop new
merchandise.

Ø  Maintain Giftworks donor database, process donations, and create
lists/reports 

Ø  Assist in facilities maintenance, prep for cleaning service and manage
cleanliness between cleanings, notify Director of maintenance issues and
assist coordinating contractors.

Ø  Manage team of volunteers and docents to assist with these duties

Ø  And other duties as assigned

 

Skills:

§  Ability to quickly learn and perform all duties timely and with accuracy
and efficiency

§  Experience in customer service and prioritizing multiple tasks to meet
deadlines

§  Experience providing tours and/or public presentations to various age
groups

§  Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing

§  Experience with contact management  or donor database 

§  Proficiency in operating Microsoft Office Suite , especially Excel, and
ability to quickly learn new programs

§  Reliable transportation 

§  Ability to lift and arrange equipment and furniture 

§  Willingness to pitch in as needed, work independently and as a team

§  Must demonstrate respect and knowledge of American Indian culture 

§  Ability to cover shifts during museum’s open hours and special events:
Wednesday:  9:30-5:30; Thursday: 9:30-2:30; Thursday: 12:30-8:30; Friday:
9:30-5:30; Saturday 9:30-5:30; Sunday: 11:30-4:30 plus special events. Time
slots are split between three part-time positions and subject to change but
this position must be available for the Saturday 9:30-5:30 and/or Sunday
11:30-4:30 timeslots.

 

 

To Apply: 

View complete job description at:
http://www.mitchellmuseum.org/about/museum-jobs.html Application must
include resume, cover letter including salary requirements, days and hours
available (identified using timeslots shown above) prospective start date,
and three current references or letters of recommendations. Applications
with missing information will not be considered. E-mail to
[log in to unmask]  Deadline June 5, 2015. Background check required.
No calls please.

 

The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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