Website: https://stevensonmuseum.org/
1490 Library Ln, Saint Helena, CA, 94574
Open Position:
The position of Administrative Assistant is open at the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum in St. Helena, CA. The position will work under the direct supervision of the Executive Director in order to fulfill the museum’s mission “to connect human experiences with the works and times of Robert Louis Stevenson.”
Primary Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):
Bookkeeping, Retail Management, Office Management, Front of House/Receptionist duties, Providing Tours of the Museum, Volunteer Management, Database Management, assisting the Museum’s Executive Director
Hours: Twenty (20) hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday, Noon to 4 P.M.
Compensation: $18.00 per hour
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
College degree (preferred) or equivalent education and/or demonstratable experience
Minimum 2 years of administrative experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Grasp of technology and computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft
Office Suite, QuickBooks, Database Management, and Social Media
Experience working with budgets and managing finances
Ability to meet deadlines and multitask while working under pressure
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Highly organized and efficient with careful attention to detail
Ability to organize schedules
Track retail sales, inventory, and donations
Excellent interpersonal skills
Work effectively in a group and independently – proactive
Follow directions and bring new ideas to the table
Represent the RLS Museum to persons outside the organization
An outgoing personality that is also friendly, courteous, and flexible
Additional Desired Qualities/Skills
o Event planning
o Graphic Design
o Fundraising
o Education
o Museum/Archive/Library experience
Additional Information:
The Robert Louis Stevenson Museum is a very small non-profit organization established in 1969. The small staff and board work closely together as a team to fulfill our mission and create our
vision of the museum being “a community resource and a catalyst for connecting contemporary life with literature and the works of Robert Louis Stevenson." An interest in history and
literature is very important as you will be part of the effort to share the life and times of RLS with the community.
Working Conditions:
This position requires extended periods of speaking, sitting, standing, and lifting. It also requires occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, pushing and pulling, and the ability to
regularly lift to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Likewise, this position requires a high level of proficiency in both verbal and written communication skills. The person must be able to read, listen and speak to groups in a public setting.
No Phone Calls Please!
Send cover letter, resume and references to: info.rlsmuseum@gmail.com