Graduate Assistant, Museum Services [Sandoz Center, Chadron, NE]

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

? Assisting with exhibition design and installation, including condition

reporting and packing

? Assisting with the logistics and coordination of Center activities and events,

including History Day

? Conducting research for the Center’s exhibits

? Assisting on and off-site patrons with research requests

? Supporting the faculty of the Museum Studies program, including class

preparation and delivering course content

? Opening and preparing the Center for daily activities

? Supervision of undergraduate students

? Assisting with gift shop operations

? Other duties as assigned

Requirements

STARTING DATE: August 19, 2016

QUALIFICATIONS: Required:

? Completed Bachelor’s degree

? Conditionally accepted or accepted application to CSC graduate program

? Successful background records check

? Work on the Chadron State College campus

? Excellent written and verbal communication skills

? Ability to work independently and exercise initiative, discretion and

judgment

? Ability to work collegially and effectively with others including faculty, staff,

CSC students, K-8 students, teachers, donors and the general public

? Knowledge of basic computing and software in the Microsoft Office Suite

? Proficient organizational skills with ability to work on more than one project

at a time

Preferred:

? Experience working with fine art

? Supervisory experience

? Undergraduate major/minor in Social Science with preference given to

Museum Studies

? Public speaking/presentation experience

? Demonstrated historical research skills

? Collections and/or archival processing experience

? Excellent organizational and time management skills