What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant to the Directors position at Greeneville Greene County History Museum?
The Assistant to the Directors Role at the Greeneville Greene County History Museum is a multifaceted position offering you the freedom to help bring our history to life and the initial understanding into what goes into the day to day of operating large scale non-profit facility. You will work closely with our co-directors to meet board directed goals, catalog incoming and outgoing artifacts, renovate facilities, and most importantly to protect the cherished items that provide as a historical bridge for the current denizens of Greene County.
Current available position is for a rotating assistant day that will require a Saturday one week and a Tuesday the next. We may be flexible depending on qualifications.
Job Duties
Accession, Deaccession, and Curation
1. Accession / Deaccession museum artifacts
2. Update museum catalog (Past Perfect) with images and current display or storage location of
artifacts as needed
3. Prepare accessioned items for storage or display
4. Receive artifacts from donors and complete appropriate forms for either temporary loan or permanent donation
5. Assist Directors in implementation of new exhibits & displays
Facilities
1. Check and oversee facilities – including all galleries, offices, restrooms, and exterior (buildings, properties, and landscaping) – routinely for maintenance issues
2. Coordinate and assist in routine cleaning in museum and cabin
3. Check dehumidifiers daily and empty as needed
4. Security and alarms systems battery replacement schedule
5. Open & Close Babb Cabin on a rotating basis with other staff members
6. Change hygrothermograph paper weekly and document data in Excel
Administrative Support
1. Opening/closing museum
2. Take outgoing mail to post office as needed
3. Assist with event planning, set-up, and breakdown
4. Answer telephone
Operations
1. Host all school & individual tours as needed
2. Greet & interact with Museum visitors as needed
3. File reports and provide updates to the Co-Directors on completed tasks and assist in additional duties assigned by them.
Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $14