From: "Seymour, Janet I - WHS" <Janet.Seymour@wisconsinhistory.org> Date: Tue, 15 May 2012 14:51:47 -0500 Subject: FW: Assistant Museum Educator Message-ID: <488E289A5C909049B0E55F6B651B5B35026C567F7044@MEWMAD0PC01G02.accounts.wistate.us>
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From: info@wisconsinmuseums.org [info@wisconsinmuseums.org] On Behalf Of Le
mke, Beth A - WHS [Beth.Lemke@wisconsinhistory.org]
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9:22 AM
To: museums@wisconsinmuseums.org
Subject: Assistant Museum Educator
Please share with interested applicants. Thanks! Beth
Assistant Museum Educator LTE
Location: Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 North Carroll Street, Madison
County: Dane
Classification: Office Operations Associate
Working Title: Assistant Museum Educator
Type of Employment: Limited Term [LTE]
Salary: $9.00-13.00 per hour based on previous
experience.
Work Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 am 3:30 pm
Contact: Beth Lemke, Museum Educator
Wisconsin Historical Museum,
30 North Carroll Street. Madison, WI 53703.
Phone: 608-264-6567;
FAX 608-264-6575;
E-mail beth.lemke@wisconsinhistory.org<mailto:<mailto:beth.lemke@wisconsinhistory.o
rg>
Deadline to Apply: Until the needs of the agency are met.
Introduction:
The Wisconsin Historical Society, Museum Division is located at 30 North Ca
rroll Street in Madison, Wisconsin. For additional information please see
the Wisconsin Historical Society website at: www.wisconsinhistory.org/muse
um<http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum>.
Job Duties
Visitor Services Duties:
Support Education Specialist in maintaining master tour calend
ar
Process telephone and in person group tour inquiries
Compile and distribute each day's scheduled activities into a
weekly calendar
Participate in and oversee entering of registrations into TM V
ISTA software
Design and produce reports as assigned, using VISTA data manag
ement and Crystal Reports 8.5
Collect tour fees, issue receipt if applicable, record tour re
venue in database, oversee bank deposits and provide Museum Director with w
eekly revenue update
Develop new marketing strategies with Education Specialist per
taining to groups who do not visit the museum
With Education Specialist schedule staff to assist in the foll
ow administrative tasks:
Packaging and mailing of educator confirmation packets
Postcard reminders to Legislative and Representative aids
Sorry We Missed You group postcard mailings
Marketing strategies as assigned
Assist working with Education Specialist and program partners
such as the WI Veterans Museum, Madison Childrens Museum and the Stat
e Capitol in providing a streamline registration processes for educators
Assist Education Specialist in the tabulation and recording of
Student Hours and guided tours provided by volunteers and staff for report
ing purposes
Tour Registration Duties:
Support Education Specialist in maintaining master tour calend
ar.
Process telephone and in person group tour registrations as ne
eded.
Process registrations into TM VISTA software and package outgo
ing teacher correspondence.
Collect tour fees, issue receipt if applicable.
Compile and distribute each day's scheduled activities into a
weekly calendar and record tour revenue in database, administer bank deposi
ts and provide Museum Director with weekly revenue update.
Assist Education Specialist in the tabulation and recording of
student hours and guided tours provided by volunteers and staff for report
ing purposes.
Education Program Support Duties:
Implement WHM group visit policies and procedures
Work with Education Specialist in scheduling Society wide educ
ational programming
Assist in developing and scheduling educational, community bas
ed programs both internally and externally (outreach) to reach different au
dience groups as assigned by Education Specialist.
Example: Scout workshops, Retirement Community Off-site progra
ms
Attend Museum division meetings
Special Notes:
1. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of emp
loyment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related
to the job.
2. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to h
ire only individuals who are eligible to work in the United States. Upon r
eporting for work, an individual will be expected to present proper evidenc
e establishing employability.
3. Verification of any academic degrees will be conducted prior to an off
er of employment.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education, history background, or equivalent work experience is
preferred
Demonstrated leadership skills
Excellent at multitasking and being a team player
Outgoing, friendly personality
Ability to work independently
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to walk up four flights of stairs and stand for over an
hour in length
Ability to be on time and well organized
Ability to deliver excellent customer service in a fast paced e
nvironment
How to Apply:
Submit a cover letter, resume and class schedule (if applicable) via mail,
fax, or email to:
Beth A. Lemke, Museum Educator
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 North Carroll Street
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608-264-6567
FAX 608-264-6575;
E-mail: beth.lemke@wisconsinhistory.org<mailto:<mailto:beth.lemke@wisconsinhistory.
org>
Do not send materials as zip files. Applications materials will be accepted
until the position has been filled.
The Wisconsin Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer.