Historic Sites Program Assistant - Lakeshore Museum Center (6/24/2022)

Posted on 6/2/2022

DEPARTMENT: Historic Sites

REPORTS TO:  Historic Sites Manager

STATUS:  Full Time/Non Exempt

SUPERVISES:  Weekend Supervision

SALARY: $14.00/hour

BENEFITS: 401(k) Matching, Dental and Vision insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave.

Lakeshore Museum Center Mission: The Mission of the Lakeshore Museum Center is to tell the story of Muskegon County by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of its people and natural environment.

Position Summary: This position assists in the programming and curatorial responsibilities at the Lakeshore Museum Center’s Historic Sites. The Historic Sites Program Assistant is responsible for assisting in programs for a wide variety of audiences including schools, tourists, and the public. This position is a supervisory position on weekends or when the Manager/Director are not on site.

Responsibilities:

 ·         Assist with training materials for the Historic Sites.
·         Inputs visitor tracking and reports numbers to Site Director.
·         Conduct surveys and tabulate data for analyzing.
·         Supervise Interpretive Staff Members and volunteers on weekends or when the Manager/Director are not on site.
·         Assist in implementation of programming that serves a variety of audiences, such as schools, tourists, and local visitors utilizing the five historic buildings.
·         Assist in orientation and training for new Interpretive Staff and Volunteers.
·         Help lead school and group tours in the off-season and when needed within the season.
·         Scheduling school/group tours.
·         Assist with bi-annual Historic Site inventory.
·         Assist in site annual deep cleaning and resetting for the season.
·         Monitor site security and report potential problems to Site Director/Manager.
·         Create content and manage the Historic Sites Instagram page.
·         Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Education:

·         Bachelor’s degree preferred.
·         Preferred 1 year museum experience.
·         Supervisory experience preferred.
·         Creative, strategic thinker with proven project management skills.
·         Detail Orientated.
·         Good written/oral communication
·         Familiar with Microsoft Office Suites
·         Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking, and problem-solving qualities.
·         Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
·         Responsible, reliable, and able to use good judgment.
·         Friendly, courteous, empathetic, and engaging presence with all visitors, staff, and volunteers.
·         Strong work ethic.
·         Cooperative in nature, able to work well within a team structure.

Physical Demands:

·         Ascends and descends stairs regularly when providing tours.
·         50 lb. weight limit.

About the Lakeshore Museum Center: The Lakeshore Museum Center is a family of museums that seeks to share the historical narrative of Muskegon County and greater Michigan. Each of our seven sites – Muskegon Museum of History and Science, Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry, Hackley and Hume Historic Site, Scolnik House of the Depression Era, Fire Barn Museum, and Muskegon County Archive & Collection – are spread across downtown Muskegon, anchoring us to the community whose history we preserve and share.

About the Muskegon Historic Sites: The Muskegon Historic Sites is a branch of the Lakeshore Museum Center that focuses on interpreting the Muskegon’s history through guided tours and gentle touch museum. The Historic Sites includes the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, the Fire Barn Museum, and the Scolnik House of the Depression Era.

To Apply:  Please submit cover letter and resume by June 24, 2022 to Cheryl Graves at cheryl@lakeshoremuseum.org or via mail to Lakeshore Museum Center, Attn: Historic Sites Program Assistant, 430 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440. The LMC is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, see www.lakeshoremuseum.org.

Posted on 6/2/2022