Museum Manager, City of Seneca
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide oversight of the daily operations of the Seneca City Museums. Execute and Manage Museum Events; collaborate with city employees, and external contractors as required. Become proficient in Seneca history and Oconee County’s African American history. Assist in planning and curating museum exhibits on a permanent and/or rotating basis. Record and report all financial transactions (including donations) to the department Executive Director. Attend professional development workshops and classes (as needed).
Assist the Executive Director with other duties as required. ADMINISTRATION: Organize and manage maintenance of museums, museum artifacts, and archival collection items on exhibit in the Seneca City Museums. Safely transport and/or manage transport of collections, artifacts and exhibit props to and from the Carter Archives as needed. Produce quarterly newsletter. Manage museum email. Maintain standard office procedures and equipment. Supervise museum assistant(s), interns, and volunteers in the daily operations of Seneca City Museums and museum events.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to maintain positive working relationships with a diverse group of people. Ability to work under deadlines and both work with a high degree of autonomy and participate effectively on a team. Must be able to read and write the American English language and communicate information and ideas so others will understand and exchange accurate information in these situations. Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college/university, with a preference for candidates with museum experience and/or public history backgrounds; or an equivalent of education & experience. Must be proficient with Zoom, Google Docs, Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF software and documents. Ability to work during standard office hours and/or evenings and weekends as needed. Must be highly organized and have outstanding communication skills including written, oral and interpersonal. Passion for working with people, history, culture, and community engagement.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to the City of Seneca at apelfrey@seneca.sc.us or visit the City’s website at https://seneca.sc.us/human-resources-home/job-opportunities to apply online.