Curatorial & Programs Assistant, Year-Round, Part-time

Historic Rangeley

Description:

Historic Rangeley (also known as Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society), a nonprofit organization, has an opportunity for a part-time, year-round Curatorial & Programs Assistant. The Curatorial & Programs Assistant will support the care of the museum collections as well as the development and implementation of educational programs at this small but growing regional museum organization that welcomes around 4,000 visitors a year. The role requires commitment to the mission of Historic Rangeley, a collaborative approach, professionalism, strong communication and people skills, as well as flexibility. The work location will primarily be the Outdoor Heritage Museum in Oquossoc, Maine, with some duties also performed at the Rangeley History Museum in downtown Rangeley. The work schedule is approximately 21 hours a week year-round. This position reports to the Executive Director.

Job Responsibilities:

• Cataloging, organizing, and re-housing museum collections.
• Organizing and managing collections records (both digital and print).
• Assessing new acquisitions and donations for the collections, in consultation with the Executive Director.
• Responding to collections related requests and inquiries from members of the public, including research requests; scheduling and overseeing researcher access to collections.
• Working as part of a team to develop, implement, and provide direct support for educational museum programs such as workshops, lectures, walking tours, group tours, and school group visits.
• Assisting in supervision of volunteers and interns working with the collections or in a program support capacity.
• Working as part of a team to provide direct support at events like our arts and crafts festivals and annual meeting (set-up, visitor services, clean-up, etc.).
• Supporting Executive Director with exhibition initiatives.
• Providing assistance with grant applications pertaining to collections or programs funding.
• Occasionally operating the front desk at Outdoor Heritage Museum and/or the Rangeley History Museum (running the admissions and gift shop POS and providing visitor services and information)
• Act as Manager on Duty and provide back-up support for front desk staff one to two days a week throughout the season.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional or educational background (preferably a bachelor’s degree or currently pursuing a degree) in history, museum management, or cultural heritage
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication abilities, both oral and written
• Highly organized with strong project management skills
• Strong computer skills and comfort with learning and mastering diverse technical applications (Microsoft Office Suite/Google Workspace; PastPerfect museum management software; Adobe Creative Suite; Square POS; etc.)
• Efficient and flexible while working in an environment with evolving priorities
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Integrity and honesty; a commitment to the organization’s mission and serving the public; and exercising excellent judgment regarding confidential information

Work environment requires navigating stairs, carrying items up to 25 lbs, climbing and standing on ladders, and standing or sitting for extended periods of time.

Schedule and Compensation:

The position is part-time, year-round, approximately 21 hours per week including some weekend days throughout the May-October season. The hourly pay rate is $25 an hour.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule in the “off-season” – late October through April
• Opportunities for professional development
• 20% discount in museum store

We are an equal opportunity employer and all interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should send a resume or completed job application (found at historicrangeley.org) a letter of interest, and contact information for three references to:

Michelle Landry

Executive Director, Historic Rangeley

PO Box 521

Rangeley, ME 04970

or via email:   mlandry@historicrangeley.org

                                                                 Historic Rangeley   PO Box 521, Rangeley, ME 04970

               Outdoor Heritage Museum   8 Rumford Rd., Oquossoc, ME 04964

Rangeley History Museum, 2472 Main St, Rangeley, ME 04970