Position Information Posting Number 20112971 Position Title Spindletop Museum Specialist FTE 1.0 Position Type Staff Department Spindletop Boomtown Museum Position Summary Information Job Summary/Basic Function About This Role: The Museum Specialist reports to the Director of Spindletop Museum and is tasked with supporting all programming initiatives, and ensuring concerts and other events are efficiently and effectively executed. Is required to assist with the set up and breakdown of museum events and will maintain an effective and positive working relationship with guests, co-workers, and management. This includes programming, conservation, collection registration, exhibition and oversee student workers, among other museum related tasks. Additionally, they are responsible for the care and maintenance of all artifacts and manuscript collections. What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities: + Efficiently and effectively execute all scheduled programming, particularly at after-hours student and community events. These duties include: set-up, breakdown, coordinating with student workers and part-time staff, collaborating with operations crew members, act as museum representative when the Director and Program Coordinator are not present, and ensuring all venues maintain a positive point-of-contact for support needs. + Maintain, control, and oversee the museum collections, this includes: annual inventory, research, maintaining relations with associated family, maintaining accurate files, donor logs, loan records, and manage interns or part-time staff in the execution of these responsibilities. + Coordinate Facilities services, monitor exhibit environments for pests, temperature, and humidity fluctuations. + Serves on the curatorial team by assisting with object inventory projects, digitizing, and exhibit cleaning. + Prepare cash register for sales, gift shop, and other sales on site. Deposit sales each week from sales. Key Competencies: + Able to follow instructions and perform assignments efficiently and effectively + Able to work in both a group setting and alone with minimum supervision + Availability to work varied shifts, mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays + Ability to work quickly, effectively, and responsibly without constant direction + Comfortable working around children and large crowds Physical Requirements: + Able to lift 40 lbs. and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings. + Essential functions or requirements listed above may not be performed in every position with this title, and these essential functions may not include all related duties that might be requested and/or performed. Job Conditions: + The work environment includes indoor and outdoor spaces, exposure to a wide variance of temperatures, exposure to dust and debris, exposure to cleaning agents, etc. Who We Are: Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve. Benefits: + Health, dental & vision insurance + Life insurance + State of Texas Retirement plans + Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents. + Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University (https://www.lamar.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/insurance.html) Minimum Qualifications + Associate’s degree in history, education, or business-related fields, or 60-hours of college credit in the above fields of study. + Motivated self-starter who can work collaboratively on projects. EEO Statement Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran's Preference Statement Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. Preferred Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in history, education, or business-related fields + 1 year of working experience in a museum, gallery, or non-profit environment. + Motivated self-starter who can work collaboratively on projects. Security Sensitive Statement This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Salary $29,759-$38,686 Work Hours Application Information Posting Date 09/05/2024 Close Date 12/05/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions