Job vacancy details
Temporary Keeper Of Community History, Maternity Cover - 8 Month Contract (Subject To Review)
| Employer | St Albans City & District Council | Location | AL3 4SW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Pattern | Full Time, Temporary position | Hours | |
| Salary | £0 - £34999 | Reference | PHC.002 |
| Closing Date | 15/07/2009 19:00 PM | ||
We are looking for a well-organised and enthusiastic candidate to provide cover whilst the permanent post holder is on maternity leave. In this role, you will provide expertise on St Albans and the District since around 1850, curating and developing the modern collections, working with the living community, and acting as the service’s contact with ethnic minorities.
You will be responsible, in conjunction with other staff, for the acquisition/disposal and proper case of the modern collections and organise contemporary and oral history recordings. You will also give talks and develop partnerships at local, regional and national level, including organising exhibitions and contributing to other events.
Educated to degree or equivalent standard in History, Archaeology or similar, you will have a background of working within a museums or heritage area, with broad knowledge or a proven interest in museums objects. A postgraduate, museum studies qualification would be an advantage. An excellent communicator, you will be computer literate with knowledge of using museum documentation systems.
Benefits include: generous annual leave, flexitime, option to join final salary pension scheme, casual car allowance, childcare voucher scheme and staff leisure discount.
