Part-Time Museum Admin & Collections Specialist

Gloucester County, VA; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Gloucester County Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is seeking a part-time Museum Specialist to join our Historic Resources Division. The role requires strong computer skills, effective communication, excellent organization, interpersonal abilities, and presentation capabilities.

The position is 24 hours per week and reports to the Historic Resources Supervisor. The successful candidate will perform administrative and clerical duties, manage volunteer docent schedules, maintain

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus coursework in administrative support technology or related field.
• 1–2 years of clerical/administrative experience.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative and clerical duties for the Museum of History, including preparing correspondences and distributing minutes.
• Manages volunteer docent schedule and substitutes for docents on weekends and holidays.
• Maintains databases, records, and documentation of the County’s collection using PastPerfect Software.
• Handles inquiries via telephone, email, and in person; reviews the Museum webpage for accuracy.
• Assists with procurement of operating supplies, inventory reviews, and donations according to policy.
• Supports special projects, group tours, and research for grant opportunities; reports to supervisor.

Skills

Computer skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation capabilities

Education

High school diploma + relevant coursework

Tools

PastPerfect Software

Job description

Gloucester County Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is seeking a part-time Museum Specialist to join our Historic Resources Division. The role requires strong computer skills, effective communication, excellent organization, interpersonal abilities, and presentation capabilities.

The position is 24 hours per week and reports to the Historic Resources Supervisor. The successful candidate will perform administrative and clerical duties, manage volunteer docent schedules, maintain