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Capitol Museum Educator

Libraries Capitol Museum

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The Georgia Capitol Museum is a public educational institution housed in the State Capitol building and a unit of the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries. The Museum seeks to preserve and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol building as well as the events that have taken place within its walls. To carry out this purpose, the Museum collects, maintains, and exhibits significant artifacts, including historic flags and works of art, within the State Capitol. The Museum is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM

https://www.libs.uga.edu/capitolmuseum/

External

TRS

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Part Time

Monday-Friday 8am-2pm

$13.00/hr.

02/25/2021

Yes

04/05/2021

Atlanta Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Office/Clerical Assistant

Non-Exempt

Outreach Services

.75

Requires are least a high school diploma or equivalent. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

A Bachelor’s degree in history or education preferred. Knowledge of Georgia history preferred.

The Capitol Museum Educator is responsible to the Tour Manager for facilitating the Georgia Capitol Museum’s educational programs, including providing guided tours and other educational activities. Specifically, the Capitol Museum Educator leads groups of visitors on walking tours of the Georgia Capitol building. Additionally, this position works at the Tour Desk, providing assistance and information about state government and Georgia history to visitors in person, online and over the phone.

Activities and decisions are varied in nature, with independent action and judgment in solving common problems. Unusual cases or questionable matters are resolved with this position’s supervisor. This position is a 30 hours per week, partial benefits eligible position (retirement and sick and annual leave). Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

About the Capitol Museum:

The Georgia Capitol Museum is a public educational institution housed in the State Capitol building and a unit of the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries. The Museum seeks to preserve and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol building as well as the events that have taken place within its walls. To carry out this purpose, the Museum collects, maintains, and exhibits significant artifacts, including historic flags and works of art, within the State Capitol. The Museum is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
· Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
· Demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain successful working relationships with colleagues, officials, the general public, K-12 students, and media representatives; and to convey information effectively and discreetly.
· Demonstrated ability to use Windows software.
· Ability to work independently.
· Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively.

Standing and walking for extended periods of time. Projection of voice for extended periods of time and listening to individuals in a group in an environment not conducive to hearing well. Climbing large numbers of stairs daily.

No

Yes

No

No

No

Yes

No

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Leads guided tours of the Georgia Capitol, including virtual tours, for school children and adults. Also, may provide special tours outside of normal work hours with prior arrangement.

40

Works at the Tour Desk providing assistance and information about state government and Georgia history to visitors in person, online and over the phone. This includes maintaining visitor brochure racks and information.

20

Schedules visitor groups and confirms reservations by working with the Georgia Capitol Tour Availability Calendar, and maintaining correspondence and communications with teachers, group leaders and other tour providers.

30

Assists Tour Manager in the training and supervising of volunteers.

5

Maintains flexibility and awareness of changes and needs in the office and organization by assuming similar duties and responsibilities as assigned.

5