Parks Museum Curatorial Assistant (Part-Time)

Full Time
Lexington, KY 40514
Posted
Job description
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2/19/2023 (7:00 PM EST)
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Parks Museum Curatorial Assistant (Part-Time)
Pay Grade
11
Salary
$2,383.56 - $3,531.14 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | PART TIME (LESS THAN 100HR/MONTH) ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks
Location
225 Waveland Museum Ln
Lexington KY 40514 USA
Description
Waveland State Historic Site is a 14-acre park with an antebellum mansion and outbuildings, .25-mile trail, playground, and gardens.

The Part Time Parks Museum Curatorial Assistant will be responsible for a variety of curatorial and administrative tasks. The incumbent will work closely with the park manager on a variety of tasks.

The Kentucky Department of Parks offers attractive benefits to part time staff including:
  • Holiday/Sick PTO
  • Employee Discounts
  • Training/Career Development Opportunities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Documenting and maintaining the artifact collection
  • Overseeing park events including Tuesday Teas and the Waveland Art Fair
  • Supervising seasonal docent staff on history of the park and proper tour procedures
  • Conducting daily business operations
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in museum science, library science, history, archeology, anthropology or a related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Six months of experience in library science or in the identification, cataloging, or research of artifacts.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in library science, museum science, or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a month-for-month basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents in this job title works indoors in climate controlled museum/library. Occasionally works outdoors on ladder or scaffold. Possible exposure to molds and mildew.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Lashe Mullins at lashe.mullins@ky.gov or 859-272-3611.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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