Employment Opportunity with Gaithersburg Community Museum

Site Name and Address: Gaithersburg Community Museum

 

Position Title: Community Museum Coordinator

 

Educational Requirements: Requires a four-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience working with small museums. 

 

Experience Required: Knowledge of museum collection software, archival processes and techniques, artifact and archival research, display design, writing for exhibits and brochures, event planning, and grant writing is preferred.  

 

Position Description: The City of Gaithersburg Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture is seeking a dynamic, creative, and energetic individual to serve as the Gaithersburg Community Museum Coordinator.  The Museum Coordinator is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure facility, assisting internal and external customers, providing information and services, developing exhibits, managing museum collections, providing tours, and scheduling and coordinating volunteer efforts, programs, events, and rentals.

 

Other pertinent information: Museum Hours are Thursday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and during special events. This is a 25/hrs/wk part time position. 

Compensation: $16+ per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.  Benefits are not available with this position

 

Application Requirements (resume, cover letter, salary requirements, writing sample?): Please apply through Human Resources at www.gaithersburgmd.gov

 

Contact Name: Denise Kayser, dkasyer@gaithersburgmd.gov, 301-258-6394

 

Title: Cultural Arts Director

 

Where to send application packet (e-mail address, street address, fax?): Apply via Human Resources at www.gaithersburgmd.gov

 

Is there a closing date? When should this listing be deleted from the site?  Please post for 30 days