The class works under general supervision and requires knowledge of museum management and public relations as well as a genuine interest in minerals and fossils in order to manage the operations of the Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 50% - Oversees the daily functions of the museum; opens, closes, sets hours, and supervises student employees.

Responds to public, professional, and scholarly inquiries.

50% - Schedules and coordinates events; develops and implements programs and activities for K-12 and adult audiences, both at the museum and through public outreach.

Develops, evaluates, and tests educational materials.

Other Functions and Responsibilities: Performs other related duties as assigned.

Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.

Work Schedule: M-W-F, flexible scheduling based on needs of museum (about 19 hours per week), occasional Saturday hours. 

Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees.

Reports to: Chairperson, Physics, Astronomy, Geology, and Environmental Sciences

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Knowledge of: appropriate security practices; museum operating procedures. *

Skill in: written and verbal communication; Microsoft Office; social media.

Ability to: carry out a variety of instructions; answer routine inquiries; develop materials for community engagement.

(*) Developed after employment. 

Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor's degree; previous experience with responsibility over stock/holdings/inventory; genuine interest in minerals and fossils.

Preferred Qualifications: A degree in science-related field; experience in public relations; college-level coursework or teaching experience in Geology

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