ROTARY JAIL MUSEUM  AND  TANNENBAUM CULTURAL CENTER

Part Time Position: Assistant Director, Rotary Jail Museum and Tannenbaum Cultural Center

The Montgomery County Cultural Foundation is seeking an Assistant Director for the Rotary Jail Museum and Tannenbaum Cultural Center, a marvel of American invention, and a very unique tourist attraction in Indiana. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills in working with the public; be willing to plan and implement educational programs, exhibits, and special events; be able to use computer technology, and to assist with collections management. Bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Candidates should send a resume and letter of interest with contact information for three professional references to:

Gabriela Sincich, Rotary Jail Museum, P.O. Box 771, Crawfordsville, IN 47933, or e-mail to g.sincich@rotaryjailmuseum.org.

Description

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, History, Public History, or related field.  Master’s degree, coursework in non-profit and/or business related fields a plus.  Professional experience comparable to above education considered.

Skills:

·         Strong management and interpersonal skills

·         Ability to plan and implement a broad range of educational programming

·         Ability to develop and implement volunteer recruitment, training, and retention program

·         Excellent writing skills and knowledge of publishing software

·         Experience in diverse types of research

·         Ability to develop and install museum exhibits

·         Ability to effectively communicate. 

Position summary:

The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Executive Director with administrative tasks, educational programming, special events, and exhibit development.

Key Responsibilities

Administration:

·         Assist with marketing plans, including the preparation of flyers, newspaper ads, press releases

·         Respond to research requests

·         Attend committee meetings and record minutes as needed

          Utilize general computer technology required to networking and general correspondence, exhibit display and enhancement, promotions of the museum, research,

          maintenance of our PastPerfect software program, and tracking of newsletter subscriptions and renewals.

·         Maintain membership database

·         Prepare newsletter

·         Assist in the preparation of bulk mailings

·         Schedule and track facilities use including rentals

·         Maintain visitor log

·         Track and total shop sales on a monthly basis

·         Compile shop sheets and sales data from the Gift Shop.  Assist Executive Director in procuring items to sell at the shop.

Volunteer management:

·         Assist with implementation of a volunteer recruitment, training, and retention program

·         Prepare and mail volunteer information materials

Programming:

• Develop and implement educational programming, and prepare a cost-benefit analysis of programs when necessary.

• Assist in arranging and conducting tours of Rotary Rail Museum to visitors of all ages. This includes coordination of school group tours and children’s activities, as well as adult group tours, ensuring the utmost museum visitor experience.

• Help plan and execute special events, projects, and temporary exhibits. This includes research and labeling, preparation and accumulation of items and resources, installation and dismantling of exhibits, and arranging necessary contacts and logistical arrangements.

• Attend special events and programs

Collections Management:

• Maintain collections database

• Work with Executive Director to assure the conservation and preservation of museum collections in accordance with museum professional standards

Other Responsibilities:

·              Lead tours as needed

·              Work in Gift Shop as needed

       Clean museum furnishings and artifacts when necessary

       Assist in organizing and cleaning storage areas

       Assist in maintaining grounds