The Project Coordinator reports to the Deputy State Director for Centers and Operations is responsible for managing a wide variety of tasks associated with the finalization of exhibits and opening of the new visitor center at the John James Audubon Center (Audubon, PA). Responsibilities will include project management, coordination of installation of exhibits and collections storage, administrative support, assistance with asset acquisition, procurement of furniture/fixtures/equipment, and .
This is a part-time, temporary opportunity expected to last for up to six months and will have a 20-25 hour work week/schedule.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Assist with the research and the acquisition of assets related to the interpretive subject matter, which includes but is not limited to birds, John James Audubon, watersheds, and the history of the sites.
- Provide basic administrative support to the Deputy Diretor and Center Manager, including calendar management, copying and distributing materials, and coordinating with vendors.
- Coordinate the creation and installation of graphic panels, donor signs, and object labels for exhibits.
- Assist with exhibit preparation and installation.
- Serve as a liaison between the exhibit team and education staff; assist in developing printed and electronic materials for teachers and students that enhance the exhibit experience.
- Assist in developing scripts and hand-on resources for use by volunteer interpreters.
- Help create content for social media sites related to the exhibits.
- Assist with opening events events and activities.
Educational Background:
Bachelors's degree in museum studies, science or directly related field.
Skills/Experience:
- Experience working with exhibits and interpretive content.
- Strong, working knowledge of Microsoft business software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience with graphic design and software a plus.
- Prior experience with project management.
- High level of initiative, as well as follow-through and flexibility.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to relate to and communicate with staff, volunteers, partners and the community.
- Detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Will consider students currently enrolled in a museum studies or related program with at least two years of academic credits or equivalent and experience in a museum-setting.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, including some moderately heavy objects, such as furniture, file cabinets, equipment, boxes, etc. with or without accommodation. Must be able to work in a low-temperature, climate controlled office environment, as well as maneuver through an open construction environment.
- Ability to spend at least 4 consecutive hours between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the site three days each week or 6 consecutive hours between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the site two days per week.
- Work will require occasional weekend and evening hours.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 19 2019
Active Until:
Apr 19 2019
Hiring Organization:
National Audubon Society
industry:
Nonprofit