Bushy Run Battlefield seeks museum facilitator

The Bushy Run Heritage Society is actively recruiting the position for museum facilitator.

The Museum Facilitator supports the interpretive function of the site by providing informational services; publicity; and operation of the ticketing fee collection, gift shop collection and site rental collection programs.  The Facilitator performs public education and informational work for the site by implementation of school programs, tours, lectures and additional special fundraising events for the Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society, Inc. (BRBHS).  The activities are based upon the site’s curatorial collection, cultural resources, history and historical research.

The Facilitator will complete all daily operational duties for the Bushy Run Battlefield Visitor Center as outlined by the BRBHS Board of Directors. The Facilitator will report directly to the BRBHS President and will be responsible for oversight and completion of all special projects assigned by the BRBHS Board of Directors. A successful candidate will be able to prioritize and accomplish the objectives listed below while providing exceptional customer service to the general public. The full time seasonal position extends from April to November with reduced part time hours December to March.

Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate information regarding the history and significance of the battlefield and local area; the site’s policies and procedures of the site; goals and objectives and special events relating to the site.

• Increase and improve school tours through program redevelopment with the Education Committee. Provides overall promotion, and direct contact with regional public and private school districts (including home-school, cyber school students and other special interest groups) to increase the number of groups registered to visit Bushy Run Battlefield.

• Coordinates on site and virtual events (the annual battle reenactment, lectures, nature walks, tea parties, car cruise, Haunted History Hayride, etc.,) by participating in planning; setup and take down, marketing; and working with the necessary volunteers and/or PHMC staff for each event.

• Updates all social media accounts and website with upcoming events and works actively to increase traffic to all sites with original content creation prepared within BRBHS media and marketing guidelines.

• Work to prepare marketing and event budgets for the season. Create original print marketing materials, Press Releases, Social media ads, and videos designed to increase event awareness and site traffic.

• Actively recruit and train interns and volunteers so they can effectively engage in the site’s educational interpretation, gift shop activities, and outside beautification projects, and monitors General Admission tours.

• Processes and maintains records regarding reservations for the site’s education programs for groups, all site rentals, and prepares Facility Use Agreements as required. This includes the collection of fees pertaining to these events.

• Prepares monthly schedule for reception desk and tour guide coverage along with special event rosters and maintains the database of volunteers, reenactors, advertisers, media contacts, and special even participants.

• Provides coverage of reception desk and formal/informal interpretive talks to individuals and/or groups in the absence of interns or volunteers.

• Establishes and maintains professional and effective working relationships with the BRBHS Board, PHMC staff and contractors, interns, volunteers, local historical societies, tourist boards, and the general public.

• Assists in curatorial museum work under the supervision and direction of the PHMC Regional Curator.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the board of directors.

• Ability to fully comply with all State requirements for operating due to Covid.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or History is preferred but not required.

• Managerial, computer, and retail experience is required.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

• Strong interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, reliability, and willingness to work directly with volunteers and the public.

• Experience with nonprofit organizations preferred.

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), Facebook and other social media platforms is required. Experience with MailChimp is a plus.

• Working knowledge of WordPress and Open Cart is preferred.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to learn how to safely operate an eight-person golf cart.

• Knowledge of First Aid and CPR is while not required is a plus.

• 37.5 hours per week; full time seasonal position with no benefits. April-November

• Wednesday – Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (with 30-minute lunch)

• Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• 15 hours per week; Part time seasonal position. December-March

• Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (with 30-minute lunch)

• Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Email resume and cover letter to Info@bushyrunbattlefield.com by April 6th.