Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job posted until filled.

Salary:  TBD

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

This position provides direct assistance to the Arts & Historical Director/Curator at the Oconee History Museum and the General Store Museum. Performing a variety of work in operations, administration, maintenance, customer service, programming and management support, as well as assisting with related arts and historical functions throughout the County as assigned. The position performs routine to complex clerical, administrative, accounting and programming work and provides general day to day support of effective and efficient department operations. The position works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods under general supervision. Reports directly to Arts & Historical Director/Curator.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 

1. Assist with daily operations
2. Provide administrative support to the Arts & Historical Director/Curator
3. Create, promote and conduct educational and community outreach programs
4. Create and manage program budgets
5. Evaluate programs and provide monthly reports 
6. Assist with management of museum collections and exhibit development
7. Assist with special events and fundraisers as necessary
8. Respond to requests for research assistance
9. Perform routine bookkeeping and accounting work
10. Develop and disseminate marketing materials for programs & special events.
11. Develop and manage social media content for Oconee History Museum & General Store Museum

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

Additional duties include: 

Provide a wide range of concierge duties to residents, visitors and guests.

Assist in public relations by telephone or in person by helping visitors. 

Plan/participate/educate in tour groups, special events, career days, and civic groups as requested.

Disseminate information to public including rules, procedures and general information. 

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Customer service and interpersonal skills;
• Knowledge of basic office policies and operations;
• Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task;
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Good computer skills;
• Good bookkeeping and budget management skills;
• Detail-oriented;

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• The educational recommended for this position is: Bachelors Degree
• Education may be substituted for experience.
• Related-experience recommended: 2 years. 
• Experience may be substituted for education.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS and SKILLS: 

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include: 

• Driver’s License

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, History, Public History, Museum Studies, or related field. 
• Microsoft Office, Internet, Social Media, Interpersonal skills 
• Desktop publishing
• Knowledge of Oconee County history, landmarks and attractions
• Familiarity with PastPerfect and WordPress

Physical Requirements:

The physical activities required for this position involve: 

Standing: up to 2/3 of the time; walking: up to 2/3 of the time; sitting: up to 2/3 of the time; using hands: up to 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms: up to 2/3 of the time; climbing or balancing: up to 2/3 of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: up to 2/3 of the time; talking or hearing: up to 2/3 of the time; and, tasting or smelling: up to 2/3 of the time.

This position requires lifting:

Up to 20 pounds regularly

Vision Requirements:

This position has the following special vision requirements:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right when vision is fixed on a      given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS: 

The following physical conditions and hazards may be encountered while working in this position:

• Indoor environment
• Noise
• Dust

Oconee County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The County seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed. 

Apply at https://oconeesc.com/human-resources-home/job-opportunities