Message-ID: <CFF80E1CF0754EA0A895ED86A2DFF38A@BillSchuettePC> From: "Bill Schuette" <wschuette@wicw.net> Subject: Museum Keeper Job Opening Baraboo, WI Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:39:01 -0500
Sauk County Historical Society
Baraboo, WI
Job Description
Museum Keeper
The primary function of the Sauk County Historical Society's (SCHS)
Museum Keeper is to facilitate public access to the SCHS's museum, also
known as the Van Orden Mansion, during the 16 hours per week that the
building is open to the public. This position will also provide basic
office and clerical support for the functions of the SCHS.
Work Hours:
20 hours per week. Regular hours of 11:30 am to 4:30 pm during the SCHS
business days of Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The employee
may be asked to work additional weekend and evening hours as needed for
museum scheduling and events. Any additional hours will be based on
SCHS program needs and available funding.
Compensation:
$9.00 per hour. The employee will be paid for the hours actually
worked. There is no paid leave time provided with this position.
Supervision:
The employee will report to the SCHS Personnel Committee which is
chaired by the SCHS Board President. The employee will also work under
the guidance of the appropriate committees of the SCHS Board of
Directors. The employee's work will be coordinated with, but not
supervised by, the SCHS's Collections and Program Manager who will serve
as the lead worker of the SCHS employees.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Museum Operations - 35%
A. Open and close Van Orden Mansion on schedule
B. Greet visitors to the museum and direct them to exhibits
C. Encourage visitors to become members of the SCHS
D. Assist researchers with basic request, refer advanced
request to volunteer researchers
2. Office Functions - 25%
A. Answer phone during open hours
B. Distribute incoming mail, e-mail, and phone messages to appropriate
staff, Board Members, and volunteers
C. Record incoming membership applications and renewals
D. Initial processing of incoming archive/artifact donations in absence
of Collections and Program Manager
E. Assist with mailing of bi-monthly newsletters
F. Provide monthly report to Personnel Committee
3. Merchandise Sales - 10%
A. Handle sales of merchandise to museum visitors
B. Maintain records of all sales
C. Maintain inventory of merchandise
D. Provide sales records and payments to Bookkeeper
4. Cleaning and Maintenance - 10%
A. Perform basic cleaning of public areas of the museum,
exhibits, bathroom and porch.
B. Report any major cleaning and/or maintenance need to Collections and
Program Manager or President
5. Volunteer Coordination - 10%
A. Train volunteers for museum related tasks
B. Work to recruit and maintain volunteers
6. Public Events - 10%
A. Maintain reservations list for attendees of special
events
B. Record payments for event reservations and provide
payments to Bookkeeper
C. Assist in publicity and execution of events as requested
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Working knowledge of basic office computer programs and office
equipment.
Ability to work independently, but with direction from a variety of
sources.
Interest and knowledge of Sauk County History.
To apply, send a letter of application and a resume to:
Personnel Committee
Sauk County Historical Society
P.O Box 651
Baraboo, WI 53913
Deadline for applications is August 2, 2010
Posted: July 21, 2010