MUSEUM PROGRAM ASSISTANT II

Date: Jan 7, 2025

Req ID: 46193

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: DAH - CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

Anticipated Starting Salary: $12.5163 per hour

Extra Help Museum Program Assistant II

(Museum Store Assistant)

Req Id: 46193

Position #: 22092785

Grade: GS03

Min. Salary: $12.5163 per hour

Location: Division of Arkansas Heritage – Historic Arkansas Museum

Closing date: 01/22/2025

Job Duties:

This position will serve as a part-time Store Assistant in the store of the Historic Arkansas Museum. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, interpreting the museum’s mission through retail products, facilitating sales, receiving new merchandise, and maintaining clean, attractive and organized displays. This position will also be responsible for marketing the store’s brand through digital content and social media accounts in coordination with the Store Manager; maintain accurate daily record of store sales; and assist with selection of products focused on the mission of the museum and proprietary product development.

Position is limited to 79 hours per calendar month and will be required to work weekday, weekend, holiday and after-hours. Position is not eligible for benefits.

Applicants must meet or exceed these qualifications: Education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus three years of experience in a specialized area applicable to work performed.

Preferred qualifications: Retail experience and customer relations; Experience or skill in the creative presentation of products. Experience with social media for businesses.

EOE/AA/ADA. Minorities and women encouraged to apply.

Applications should be submitted online ONLY via this link:

https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has three major divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Arkansas State Parks manages 52 state parks and promotes Arkansas as a tourist destination for people around the country. Arkansas Heritage preserves and promotes Arkansas’s natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas Tourism improves the state’s economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state.

Position Information

Class Code: P056C

Grade: GS03

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00

Summary

The Museum Program Assistant II is responsible for assisting in museum program development, operation, and coordination activities. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Prepares written information concerning scheduled museum events and disseminates material and brochures to inform teachers of museum educational programs for students. Assists in the production of program publications, including press releases and other publicity materials, by contacting individuals to write or assist with writing of articles, and assists in the development of program aids and props. Assists with the coordination and promotion of special events of the agency and maintains contact between visitors and agency personnel for upcoming events/visits. Coordinates activities of volunteers by planning, assigning, and reviewing work, contacts and corresponds with volunteers to provide information concerning agency programs and needs, and secures their assistance for special events and fund-raising activities. Recruits new members and donors by contacting individuals through email and phone calls, provides program membership information, and maintains contact with current members. Researches agency collections and historical events for curatorial and exhibit staff and maintains research files, slides, and research and resource libraries. Schedules and conducts guided tours of historic buildings/sites and organizes and oversees activities during special events. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of museum program activities. Knowledge of research and data collection techniques. Ability to organize and interpret historic data. Ability to prepare and provide written and oral information. Ability to secure funding for museum programs and services.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in history, education, anthropology, or a related area. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.