Museum Coordinator

Description:

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Museum Coordinator. This part-time position offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in local history while contributing to the success of our museum.

Responsibilities:

- Serve as a tour guide for museum visitors, providing insightful and engaging tours of our exhibits.

- Manage museum operations, including opening and closing procedures, maintaining cleanliness and organization, and ensuring a welcoming environment for visitors.

- Handle bookkeeping tasks, including tracking admissions, gift shop sales, and donations, and preparing monthly financial reports.

- Coordinate and schedule tours for groups, schools, and other organizations, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for all visitors.

- Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to assist with museum operations, events, and special projects.

- Collaborate with the board of directors to develop and implement strategic initiatives, policies, and programs to enhance the museum's offerings and outreach efforts.

- Assist with special events, exhibits, and programs, including planning, promotion, setup, and cleanup as needed.

- Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the Monteith Historical Society.

Qualifications:

- Passion for history, culture, and education, with a strong interest in local heritage and storytelling.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and adapt to varying group sizes and ages.

- Organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

- Detail-oriented mindset, with proficiency in bookkeeping and record-keeping tasks.

- Experience working or volunteering in a museum, cultural institution, or similar environment preferred.

- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.

- Flexibility to work 2-4 days per week, with scheduling variations based on seasonal demands and special events.

Summer season: Wednesday-Saturday, 11am-3pm.

Off season: Friday and Saturday, 11am-3pm with flexibility for additional hours based on

special events and museum needs

- Willingness to undergo a background check, as this position involves working with children and vulnerable populations.