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Kittery Museum seeks
Administrative Assistant
The Kittery Historical & Naval Society is searching for a year-round, part-time Administrative Assistant. This position will support the work of the Society and its well-known Museum, which is located near the traffic circle in Kittery, Maine.
The Society is a small, non-profit organization. The Museum is open on a seasonal basis (Apr-Oct), while our trustees and volunteers are active year-round. The museum, featuring maritime artifacts and local community memorabilia, is a highly-rated attraction. Each year, we welcome numerous visitors to Maine, typically from more than forty states and ten foreign countries, including many visitors from the local Seacoast area. For additional information about the Society, see our www.kitterymuseum.org website.
Responsibilities will include weekly operations, such as scheduling volunteers, processing memberships and donations, ordering supplies, and working with our Board of Trustees. Candidates should have some administrative experience and associated computer skills (word processing). Non-profit experience and an appreciation of local history would be helpful.
This opening is ideal for someone who seeks flexibility in their own schedule. It is a yearly, paid, contract position for about eight-to-twelve hours per week. See below for more information.
More about us
Behind the scenes, here are the basic tasks for an Administrative Assistant:
The Society
- Office – Pickup mail; Process email; Pickup office supplies; Send mail (to Trustees).
- Finance – Hold debit card; Process donations; Process memorials.
- Membership – Support annual drive; Process memberships.
- Programs (events) – Arrange PNSY bus tours; Support other events.
- Publications – Mail newsletters.
- Research – Accept requests.
The Museum
- Building and grounds – Clean and maintain office; Order supplies; Post hours on door.
- Collections – Order supplies (on request).
- Gift shop – Order books and merchandise (on request).
- Marketing – Schedule group visits; Arrange 3rd grade day; Independence Day.
- Staffing (front desk) – Coordinate volunteers; Appreciate volunteers.
- Technology – NA.
Our Administrative Assistant will support the Trustees who are responsible for these areas.
A brief, monthly report is also expected.
We are about Kittery
We seek to create greater awareness of Kittery history, its role in American history, and our cultural and maritime heritage. We welcome suggestions for events and exhibits that are consistent with our mission. Thanks for participating in the Museum!