City
of Gaithersburg
Human
Resources Department
31 South Summit Avenue
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
Phone: 301-258-6327
Fax: 301-258-6414
TDD: 301-258-6430
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Position:
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Community
Museum Assistant
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Posting
Date:
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Job Code:
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9085
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Closing
Date:
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Open
Until Filled
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Department:
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Parks,
Recreation & Culture
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Employment
Status:
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Part-Time
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The
Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture is seeking applicants for the
position of part-time Community Museum Assistant at the Gaithersburg Community
Museum.
Position
Information:
The primary function of the position
is to welcome visitors, provide information about the exhibits and local
history, and point of sales in the Museum Shop.
Additional responsibilities will include administrative support
functions; conducting research; developing exhibit information; cataloging the
collection; and assisting in the development and running of special events,
tours, and rentals.
Position
Requirements/Essential Functions:
Must be responsible, dependable,
punctual, and able to handle a wide variety of assignments. Must be a creative, energetic self-starter,
with the ability to work efficiently and effectively to plan and implement a
variety of exhibits, events and programs.
Requires excellent customer service skills; strong research,
organizational, time management and communication (both verbal and written)
skills; a high level of attention to detail and accuracy; and the ability to
problem solve, prioritize and meet deadlines.
Must be safety conscious,
diplomatic, and professional; and have the ability to work independently and as
part of a team. Requires solid computer
skills with a variety of programs (Microsoft Office Suite required; PastPerfect
Museum Software a preferred skill).
Must be able to deal with customers
in a positive, courteous, and professional manner. Some physical demands (such as
lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds); indoor and outdoor work conditions are
possible. Current First Aid/CPR/AED certifications
preferred, or have the ability to become certified. A valid Maryland driver’s license is
required.
Prior experience in museum studies,
anthropology, archaeology, or related field is preferred. An interest in and knowledge of local history
is a plus. Social networking skills
including maintaining a Facebook page preferred.
Work Schedule:
Approximately
15 - 20 hours per week; must be available to regularly work daytime weekday and
weekend hours and occasionally work events and rentals during non-business
hours.
Salary/Benefits:
Salary range $10 to $17 per hour, depending on duties
assigned, knowledge, qualifications, and experience.
For
More Information:
Application
Process:
Apply online, submit your resume, and respond to the
job-specific supplemental questions at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/jobs. Online
applicants will receive an immediate email acknowledging receipt of their
application. You may be required to provide additional information if you are
selected for an interview.
Online
applications are preferred;
however, if you are unable to apply online, you may mail/drop off a completed
City of Gaithersburg Employment Application with resume to Human Resources
Department, City of Gaithersburg, 31 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD
20877. Employment application may be downloaded from www.gaithersburgmd.gov/jobs.
Application/resume must be postmarked or received in the
City of Gaithersburg Human Resources Department by 11:59 p.m. on the closing
date, if one is indicated. Applicants
will receive an acknowledgement letter or email within seven to ten business
days.
Applications
and resumes are accepted for current job openings only.
The
City of Gaithersburg is an
Equal
Employment Opportunity/ADA Compliant Employer
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