The Passaic County Department of Cultural & Historic Affairs (DCHA) is responsible for the operation of several historic sites and facilities throughout the County. In operating these sites, the DCHA develops and implements cultural programs, exhibitions and displays, grant programs, historic research and comprehensive reports, heritage tourism campaigns, and restoration projects – all to encourage public awareness and visitation to the County’s cultural assets. The Department also assists other County Departments and municipalities by reviewing matters concerning historic sites and structures, administer arts and historic preservation regrant programs; and support for the arts through county-wide art events and installations.

Under the direction of the Director of the Department of Cultural & Historic Affairs, the primary function of this position is to assist in the planning and execution of daily museum functions; including but not limited to exhibit installations, preservation of existing collections, guiding visitors, and performing clerical and other museum-related duties as required and/or assigned.

This is a full-time permanent position.
Schedule is Wednesday - Sunday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Duties / Responsibilities

• Welcomes visitors and responds to questions about the history of the site and its programming;
• Provides tours of the museum, buildings, and grounds to school and bus groups and engages the public;
• Helps prepare museum exhibits and collections for public display;
• Catalogue and conduct inventories of collections (including photographing and researching objects);
• Assist in the implementation of grant funded projects;
• Plans, organizes, and implements special events and exhibits at the historic site; 
• Assist in the management of daily operations of the historic site;
• Conducts off-site programming and presentations as needed;
• Assists visitors with gift shop purchases and maintains inventory levels;
• Balances cash register receipts and makes daily deposit; and
• Regular duties may include reports on the conditions of property and museum space; writing and researching, editing promotional material and brochures, coordinating with other historic sites and partners, registering guests for events, and compiling data on attendance and visitor experience.
• All other duties assigned within the scope of the Department.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in history, anthropology, art history, museum studies, or related field; 
• Previous experience in museums, cultural programs, art spaces, etc. are preferred but not required;
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to: Office, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator;
• Working weekends are required for this position. Depending on the event taking place, some nights may be required. Candidates will not be considered otherwise;
• Passaic County residency is preferred
• New Jersey residency is required.

Requirements:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in history, anthropology, art history, museum studies, or related field.  

Experience: Previous experience in museums, cultural programs, art spaces, etc. are preferred.

License: Valid New Jersey Driver’s License required if operating for the duties of the position.

To Apply For This Position: 

If you qualify and would like to be considered, submit a letter of interest and your resume (including daytime phone number and email address) to the email address listed below.  You must submit your response by the closing date shown above and indicate the job title in the subject line. 

Email: Kelly Ruffel, KellyR@passaiccountynj.org