WS - Museum Assistant - FWS

Summary

MUSEUM ASSISTANTDivision: Community Service Department: Community ServiceExperience: Entry-level Supervisor/Reports To: Brandon R. KirkStart Date: 8/25/20256The Museum Assistant supports daily operations at the Big Sandy Heritage Center Museum through visitor services, exhibition support, and administrative tasks. Working across the front desk, gift shop, and exhibit installations, the role helps deliver a welcoming, informative visitor experience while maintaining collection care and general museum upkeep.Responsibilities and Career CompetenciesEnsure a welcoming and informative environment for all visitors - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, THandle admissions, assist with the museum gift shop, and manage cash transactions - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, TAssist with the care and maintenance of the museum collection - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, TLead and assist with sorting, arranging, cataloging, and inventorying artifacts, rare documents, and photographs - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, TConduct research online and in libraries on topics related to the museum mission and its collection - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, TAssist with the installation, maintenance, and de-installation of exhibits - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, THelp with the arrangement and display of artifacts - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, TContribute to developing ideas and strategies for community programming - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, TImprove the museum's online presence (website, Wikipedia, YouTube, social media) - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, TPerform routine cleaning and general maintenance of museum spaces - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, TAssist with events, programs, and workshops - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, TCompetencies/SkillsCommunication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self-Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)Education RequirementsMust be a current UPIKE student in good standing.Preferred SkillsWord, Social Media & New Technology; attention to detail; written & verbal communication; willingness to learn new things.Work ScheduleM 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; R 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; F 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Sa 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (considering opening Tu & W 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; museum staff on hand until 6:00 PM M, R-Sa).Work ConditionsDust.Physical DemandsKeyboarding; reaching/handling; stooping/kneeling; crouching/crawling; lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.; balancing.Number of Positions3Pay Rate$8.75/hourLocationOff-campus, approximately 3 blocks from the city parking building, city park, and UPIKE. 172 Division St. 4th floor, PikevilleThe University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or admission of students.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

MUSEUM ASSISTANTDivision: Community Service Department: Community ServiceExperience: Entry-level Supervisor/Reports To: Brandon R. KirkStart Date: 8/25/20256The Museum Assistant supports daily operations at the Big Sandy Heritage Center Museum through visitor services, exhibition support, and administrative tasks. Working across the front desk, gift shop, and exhibit installations, the role helps deliver a welcoming, informative visitor experience while maintaining collection care and general museum upkeep.Responsibilities and Career CompetenciesEnsure a welcoming and informative environment for all visitors - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, THandle admissions, assist with the museum gift shop, and manage cash transactions - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, TAssist with the care and maintenance of the museum collection - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, TLead and assist with sorting, arranging, cataloging, and inventorying artifacts, rare documents, and photographs - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, TConduct research online and in libraries on topics related to the museum mission and its collection - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, TAssist with the installation, maintenance, and de-installation of exhibits - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, THelp with the arrangement and display of artifacts - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, TContribute to developing ideas and strategies for community programming - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, TImprove the museum's online presence (website, Wikipedia, YouTube, social media) - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, TPerform routine cleaning and general maintenance of museum spaces - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, TAssist with events, programs, and workshops - C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, TCompetencies/SkillsCommunication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self-Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)Education RequirementsMust be a current UPIKE student in good standing.Preferred SkillsWord, Social Media & New Technology; attention to detail; written & verbal communication; willingness to learn new things.Work ScheduleM 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; R 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; F 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Sa 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (considering opening Tu & W 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; museum staff on hand until 6:00 PM M, R-Sa).Work ConditionsDust.Physical DemandsKeyboarding; reaching/handling; stooping/kneeling; crouching/crawling; lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.; balancing.Number of Positions3Pay Rate$8.75/hourLocationOff-campus, approximately 3 blocks from the city parking building, city park, and UPIKE. 172 Division St. 4th floor, PikevilleThe University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or admission of students.#J-18808-Ljbffr