Museum Specialist (Temporary, Non-Benefited)

Summary

The Campbell Recreation and Community Services Department is seeking a temporary Museum Specialist to assist with museum education programs which include: on site school field trips, museum special events, and museum exhibit planning for education programs.

This temporary Museum Specialist assignment will have varying hours, with required availability Monday –Friday between 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading large groups, working independently, enjoy school age children, and be willing to take initiative to solve problems, be flexible and adaptable to unforeseen circumstances.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Facilitate school field trips inside the Campbell Historical Museum as scheduled Mon-Fri between 8:30 am-12:30 pm.
• Memorize interpretive materials and give presentations to large groups of children and parents, lead school group tours, and work with classroom teachers.
• Prepare museum supplies and resources for scheduled field trips which includes various tasks, as assigned.
• Communicate effectively orally or in writing, via phones, email, or other forms of communication.
• Represent the Campbell Museum in a positive light.

Training for all duties will be provided.

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade
• Ability to lift 35 pounds
• Must be over 18 years of age

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City of Campbell will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Division.

The City of Campbell is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description

The Campbell Recreation and Community Services Department is seeking a temporary Museum Specialist to assist with museum education programs which include: on site school field trips, museum special events, and museum exhibit planning for education programs.

This temporary Museum Specialist assignment will have varying hours, with required availability Monday –Friday between 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading large groups, working independently, enjoy school age children, and be willing to take initiative to solve problems, be flexible and adaptable to unforeseen circumstances.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Facilitate school field trips inside the Campbell Historical Museum as scheduled Mon-Fri between 8:30 am-12:30 pm.
• Memorize interpretive materials and give presentations to large groups of children and parents, lead school group tours, and work with classroom teachers.
• Prepare museum supplies and resources for scheduled field trips which includes various tasks, as assigned.
• Communicate effectively orally or in writing, via phones, email, or other forms of communication.
• Represent the Campbell Museum in a positive light.

Training for all duties will be provided.

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade
• Ability to lift 35 pounds
• Must be over 18 years of age

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City of Campbell will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Division.

The City of Campbell is an Equal Opportunity Employer