Seasonal Program Specialist (Part-Time November – December 2015)

Position Announcement and Job Description

 

The Molly Brown House Museum offers a variety of programs for public education and enjoyment throughout the year. During the months of November and December 2015 the museum will host 20 seatings of its popular Holiday High Teas. To assist in the facilitation of these teas, the museum is seeking to hire a Seasonal Program Specialist.

 

Requirements

Candidate must be available to work all the tea seatings scheduled which includes weekends and some weekdays. Candidate must have own transportation and valid driver’s license and be able to procure supplies. Candidate must have excellent customer service and communication skills, and submit to a criminal background check. This position will work a total of 100 hours over the course of 5 weeks, or approximately 20-25 hours per week. This position will start Monday, November 23rd and the last day will be Monday, December 21st. The rate of pay is $12.00 per hour.

 

Responsibilities

Preparing for the event to include: grocery shopping and picking up supplies; preparing the seating arrangement and tea room; procuring clean linens; setting the tables; stocking the bathroom; and ensuring the event space and kitchen are clean before and after each tea.

Overseeing the volunteer staff to include: delegating tasks for food prep and plating in a timely manner; dishes washed and ready for the next tea; work in either a serving or scullery position as needed; oversee all food safety and handling requirements.

 

Qualifications:

Previous experience in food service is necessary. Previous catering, hospitality, museum, and public speaking experience is preferred. An interest in history and storytelling is encouraged to facilitate training and the ability to engage guests and place Margaret Brown’s life in context.

 

Supervision:

The Seasonal Program Lead Specialist is responsible to the Volunteer & Event Coordinator and the Museum Director. This person will use a team approach with other staff and volunteers to accomplish set goals.

 

Other Duties:

Each member of the Molly Brown House Museum’s staff is responsible for the overall cleanliness and appearance of the site, program spaces, program delivery areas, and work areas. Program materials and supplies will be monitored by the Seasonal Program Specialist and the condition of materials and supply levels should be reported to the Volunteer & Event Coordinator.

 

Physical/Mental Requirements:

This position requires walking or standing and climbing stairs to a significant degree, and the ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds. Physical demands associated with the essential functions include reaching, handling, talking and/or hearing (ordinary conversation) and seeing (near and far acuity, depth perception, field of vision, accommodation and color vision). Required are the abilities to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; to utilize spatial, visual and tactile discrimination; and to establish and maintain

effective working relationships with co-workers and volunteers, supervisory staff, other organizations and agencies, and the general public.

 

Applications accepted by e-mail only to: [log in to unmask]

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 13th, 2015.