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Prowers County Clerk & Recorder Curator Assistant in Lamar, Colorado
POSITION: Curator Assistant
DUTIES: Ability to manage museum security alarm at beginning and end of shifts. Monitor building, displays, and artifacts using good judgement in recognizing whether building operations (i.e., water leaks, electricity problems, etc.) and collection items are in satisfactory condition, in place, a Assist museum volunteers and provide supervision as directed by Curator. Perform research as directed by Curator Perform inventory tasks as directed by Curator. Ability to fill out acquisition paperwork for artifacts in the event that donations are made during shifts. (Occasionally, donors or lenders walk-in with items and do not wish to return at a later date or time.) Assist with constructing displays, dioramas, display cases, and models as directed by Curator. Assist with cleaning objects as directed by Curator. Ability to provide tours of the museum to visitors and groups. Ability to manage money in the collection of museum admission, bookstore sales, research donations and general donations. Ability to greet museum visitors and present an overview of the museum and collections. Ability to take notes, answer telephone, and take messages. General housekeeping including cleaning bathroom, kitchen area, sweeping floors, dusting, cleaning glass, vacuuming, and watering plants inside and outside buildings. Perform other duties as assigned by Curator.
REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to see and read typewritten text. Must be able to write legibly. Must have sufficient range of motion in hands, arms, and shoulders to be able to utilize a computer keyboard and mouse up to 75% of total work day. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. Must be able to interact verbally with public over telephone and in person by answering general questions about museum operation.
PREFERRED SKILLS: Analytical ability to make sound, logical judgments and interpretations. Ability to operate general office equipment such as a personal computer and telephone answering machine.
WAGE: $14.42
SHIFTS: Monday Saturday, 4 20 hours per week, hours may vary depending on need.
JOB SITE: Lamar, CO
BENEFITS: N/A
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