Jobs

Description

The Assistant Archaeological Conservator will undertake the direct treatment and preventive conservation care of objects recovered from the wreck of the American Civil War Ironclad USS Monitor ranging in type and scale from small organic fragments to large mechanical components. The conservator will carry out their work within the Batten Conservation Complex; a 20,000 square-foot facility consisting of an industrial-scale wet-lab, a clean-lab housing a range of analytical instruments, and a collection storage area dedicated for archaeological materials. The conservator will work in consultation with the Director of Conservation, Senior Conservator, and other conservation and Museum personnel to conserve artifacts and to prepare them for exhibition and/or long-term storage.

Applicants must have a Master’s degree in conservation from a recognized graduate conservation training program and should have a minimum of two years of experience in archaeological conservation and artifact handling. A familiarity with marine archaeological materials and/or industrial objects is preferred.

The salary for this position is $48,000 plus a full benefits package.  

Duties:

• Conduct examination, documentation, and artifact treatment within the Monitor and Museum collections following established conservation procedures, methodologies, and ethics set out by The American Institute for Conservation in consultation with the Senior Conservator and/or Director of Conservation.
• When necessary, based on the conservation needs of an artifact, develop new conservation techniques and procedures in consultation with the Senior Conservator and/or Director of Conservation.
• Maintain detailed before, during, and after treatment records including both written and photographic documentation.
• Support preventive conservation methodology in conjunction with other Museum departments, initiate requests, implement solutions under established conservation guidelines, and make recommendations for resolving difficult or unusual problems.
• Construct storage support systems for artifacts with special needs directly; otherwise provide recommendations to the Monitor Conservation Collection Manager or Collections Management when necessary. 
• Consult/work directly with the Senior Conservator, Director of Conservation, and Exhibit Design in the preparation of mounts/installation of artifacts within the museum’s galleries; this includes providing the requirements for lighting and environmental conditions. Also, provide recommendations on the ability for objects to travel outside the museum based on their condition post-treatment.
• Assist in the maintenance/operation of laboratory equipment and facility, and participate in the ordering of supplies and additional equipment as required. 
• Participate in professional organizations, workshops, conferences, online courses and other activities in order to enhance personal knowledge and expertise and stay up-to-date with current practices and advances in technology and methodology.
• Assist the Senior Conservator and/or Director of Conservation in the mentorship and training of pre-program, during graduate school, and post-graduate interns and fellows.
• Promote the importance of conservation within the museum and in an outreach capacity whenever possible.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Working knowledge of acceptable practices for conservation and maintenance of objects.
• Working knowledge of the archaeological method and practices.
• Working knowledge of analytical equipment and methods, not limited to but including FT-IR, SEM, XRF, digital radiography, optical microscopy, chloride analysis, metals sample preparation, and digital photography.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop.
• Organizational skills necessary for planning professional seminars, lectures, workshops, and publications.
• Development of educational materials/activities for public outreach.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with accepted practices for achieving and ensuring safety in the laboratory.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of materials including metals and organics.  

Education and Experience:

• A Master’s degree in conservation from a recognized graduate conservation training program is required.  
• Minimum of two years experience in archaeological conservation and artifact handling; familiarity with marine archaeological materials and/or industrial objects is preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment.

Description

Purpose: 

The Special Events Coordinator is an integral member of the Advancement Department and is responsible for contributing to our overall goals which are to promote The Mariners’ Museum’s mission and to provide engaging experiences for individuals visiting the Museum.  The Special Events Coordinator- Corporate Events position is specifically responsible for the success of corporate, military, park rentals, and other similar events. This position shares responsibility for processing inquiries, venue tours, and working any scheduled external and internal events with the Special Events Coordinator- Wedding & Private Events. Additionally, the Corporate Events Coordinator is the lead for managing the Museum’s calendar for internal events and meetings as well as coordinating the operational logistics.

This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary of $40,000. Candidates must submit a Cover Letter in order to be considered.

Duties:

Special Events Operations

• Responsible for responding to all rental inquiries (phone, email, walk-in).
• Responsible for scheduling and completing venue tours.
• Manage the venue rental packages by creating and refining the Museum’s event offerings. 
• Serve as the Museum representative for executing all special event venue rentals.

Corporate Events Management 

• Responsible for managing the planning process for all corporate and business type event rentals. This may include:
  • Writing contracts
  • Creating invoices
  • Creating room layouts
  • Coordinating site visits 
• Communicate special events needs and requirements cross-departmentally. 
  • Including custodial, security, technology, digital services, grounds, etc.
• Responsible for assisting with the scheduling and planning for all internal events and meetings. 
• Maintain all corporate event related data to ensure accurate revenue tracking and reports.

Special Events Capacity Building

• Participate in select bridal shows, networking events, and sales calls/vendor meetings.
• Seek to build relationships with local and regional event industry partners.

Support the Advancement Department

• Assist with the execution of group tours. 
• Assist with the coordination of stewardship events.
• Support internal events (meetings, receptions, Museum events).

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent communications skills. 
• Ability to think strategically, resourcefully, and innovatively, with a positive attitude. 
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Maintain working knowledge of local and regional markets, and the wedding + events industry.

Education and Experience:

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required, a Bachelor's Degree is preferred. 
• Previous work experience in customer service and/or hospitality is required. 
• Previous work experience in event management is strongly preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment.
• Must be able to consistently work non-traditional hours (nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary).
• Must be able to travel for local (daylong) meetings and trade shows.

Description

Purpose:

The Special Events Coordinator is an integral member of the Advancement Department and is responsible for contributing to our overall goals which are to promote The Mariners’ Museum’s mission and to provide engaging experiences for individuals visiting the Museum. The Special Events Coordinator-Weddings & Private Events position is specifically responsible for the success of weddings, school formals, and other similar private events and special occasions. This position shares responsibility for processing inquiries, venue tours, and working any scheduled external and internal events with the Special Events Coordinator- Corporate. Additionally, the Wedding & Private Events Coordinator is the lead for managing relationships with vendors - specifically the Approved Caterers list and Preferred Vendors list. They’re also responsible for managing and tracking the Museum’s alcohol inventory. 

This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary of $40,000. Candidates must submit a Cover Letter in order to be considered.

Duties:

Special Events Operations

• Responsible for responding to all rental inquiries (phone, email, walk-in).
• Responsible for scheduling and completing venue tours.
• Manage the venue rental packages by creating and refining the Museum’s event offerings. 
• Serve as the Museum representative for executing all special event venue rentals.

Weddings & Private Events Management 

• Responsible for managing the planning process for all weddings and private event rentals. This may include:
  • Writing contracts
  • Creating invoices
  • Creating room layouts
  • Coordinating site visits 
• Communicate special events needs and requirements cross-departmentally. 
  • Including custodial, security, technology, digital services, grounds, etc.
• Responsible for managing the Approved Caterers and Preferred Vendors list and contracts.
• Tracks and manages the alcohol inventory and delivers monthly reports to the Finance Department. 
• Maintain all weddings & private event related data to ensure accurate revenue tracking and reports.

Special Events Capacity Building

• Participate in select bridal shows, networking events, and sales calls/vendor meetings.
• Seek to build relationships with local and regional event industry partners.

Support the Advancement Department

• Assist with the execution of group tours. 
• Assist with the coordination of stewardship events.
• Support internal events (meetings, receptions, Museum events).

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent communications skills. 
• Ability to think strategically, resourcefully, and innovatively, with a positive attitude. 
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Maintain working knowledge of local and regional markets, and the wedding + events industry.

Education and Experience:

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required, a Bachelor's Degree is preferred. 
• Previous work experience in customer service and/or hospitality is required. 
• Previous work experience in event management is strongly preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment.
• Must be able to consistently work non-traditional hours (nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary).
• Must be able to travel for local (daylong) meetings and trade shows.

Description

Purpose:

This position supports the Finance Department by computing, classifying, recording and verifying numerical data for use in maintaining accounting records for the Museum. This is a part-time position at 20 hours a week. The hourly rate is $15.00.

Duties:

Cash Receipts:

• Process daily bank deposits
• Accurately input all transactions into accounting software system   

Accounts Payable:  

• Review all invoices and check requests for appropriate documentation and approval prior to posting
• Accurately input all invoices and check requests into accounting software system
• Record all related transactions for Museum employee purchase cards
• Accurately apply all electronic payments to vendor invoices 
• Print accounts payable checks on a weekly basis and generate applicable accounts payable reports   
• Review vendor statements and revolving credit accounts monthly for accuracy - research and resolve discrepancies   
• Maintain updated vendor status and demographic information in accounting software  

General:   

• Update and maintain system for tracking Museum contracts
• Update and maintain system for tracking Museum subscriptions
• Update and maintain cash flow spreadsheet
• Update and maintain project reconciliation spreadsheets
• Sort and distribute incoming mail
• Update and maintain the departmental filing system in accordance with the museum’s current Record Retention Policy
• Monitor the accounts payable email address and process items accordingly   
• Respond to staff inquiries
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to rapidly learn and perform tasks related to the museum’s regulations, policies, rules, functions, procedures, or processes 
• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative
• Ability to work unsupervised at times
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel, MS Word and Google Suite, required.  Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or similar accounting software and Raiser’s Edge/Altru or similar fundraising software desired 
• Candidate must also possess excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills, be detail oriented, accurate and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Education and Experience: 

• Two years’ experience in maintaining a General Ledger system required
• One-year experience in processing both Accounts Payable and Cash Receipts required

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment