Job Description

Salary: $21.22 Hourly
Location : Fallon, NV
Job Type: Part-Time Regular
Job Number: 2025-0044
Department: Museum
Opening Date: 05/19/2025
Closing Date: 6/9/2025 10:00 AM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Position Summary


Do you love history, especially local history? Are you able to make that history come alive as you teach it and present it to other people? If so, consider applying to work at the Churchill County Museum as the Education Curator. This is a part-time, regular position which receives prorated annual leave (5.6 hours per month) and sick leave (7 hours per month). The position also qualifies for PERS retirement. Weekly hours are typically four days per week, from 9 AM to 5 PM, with an average of 28 hours per week. The incumbent must work one to two Saturdays per month. Other weekend and evening work will be necessary in order to accommodate the needs and programs of the Museum.

The duties include preparing and presenting educational programs to child and adult patrons of the museum, creating interactive exhibits that aid in understanding history, training and overseeing volunteer docents, performing research on historical topics, and performing outreach to schools, teachers, and the general public.

If this opportunity appeals to you and you are qualified, submit your application online at by 10 AM on June 9, 2025. Be sure to attach a rsum to your online application.

Consider joining the Churchill County team! The county pays 100% of the retirement contribution to PERS on your behalf (33.5% over and above your wage, equivalent to $14,700/year). AND you will not have Social Security taken out of your paycheck, which results in an additional 6% take-home pay (equivalent to $2,600/year).

An eligible list will be created for the position based upon position-related criteria. The list will be maintained for twelve months and may be used for future openings. Inclusion on the eligible list is not a guarantee of a current or future job offer.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is a technical class responsible for the development and implementation of a variety of educational and entertaining exhibits and/or programs to be viewed by the public. This class is distinguished from the Museum Director in that the latter is fully responsible for supervision and management of museum operations.

Essential Functions


This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

• Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Develops and coordinates educational and outreach programs, including tours, school visits, workshops, lectures and classes; selects topics and designs, plans, outlines and assembles the programs; conducts research on relevant topics and searches for artifacts, photographs and documents; advertises and conducts the programs.
• Receives, inventories, catalogs and shelves or stores all new acquisitions according to professional standards.
• Assists in the acquisition, preservation and restoration of artifacts; ensures that such items are properly stored, transported, inventoried and protected during display.
• Determines items needed to fabricate exhibits; researches vendors and other methods of material acquisition; prepares purchase requisitions and follows-up to ensure the proper delivery of required materials.
• Researches and produces exhibitions and/or events, activities or manages special projects including, but not limited to, researching topics and background information, writing, and publishing brochures and related materials, etc.; stages exhibitions and/or events; plans programs to support community events.
• Prepares or obtains artwork, graphics, informational text and other materials required to complete specific exhibits.
• Observes public reaction to exhibits and makes changes to enhance educational value or visual appeal as required; interacts with, explains museum exhibits, and may conduct tours as required.
• Greets and assists general public, customers and staff in person, over telephone and by email; answers inquiries; receives and attempts to resolve special inquiries; provides guidance on museum programs and exhibits.
• Monitors visitors during facility hours of operation to ensure orderly conduct; reports unsafe conditions; opens and closes facility as required.
• Crosstrains and performs functions of other Museum staff as required.
• Assists in the development of communication plan for exhibits, events and/or projects; performs outreach through communication with other organizations in an effort to publicize exhibitions, events, activities and/or projects.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Museum's service to its customers by offering suggestions and participating as an active member of a team.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Qualifications


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


Education and Experience
Two (2) years (60 semester units) of college-level coursework, with major coursework in history, archeology, or a closely related field; AND two (2) years of museum operations experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.


Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• Principles and techniques of effective customer service.
• Local community history.
• History, arts, humanities, photography, natural history and other subject areas represented in museum exhibits.
• Principles and practices of education for various age groups.
• Research principles and techniques related to museum work.
• Techniques for educating a broad range of age and school types.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
• Principles and techniques of preparing effective written informational or educational materials.
• Techniques for dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone.

Skill in:

• Development of curriculum materials.
• Developing, scheduling and administering programs and visits to the Museum.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Preparation of clear and concise reports.
• Organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or Museum goals, objectives and activities.
• Making effective presentations to groups.
• Performing research.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, and the public.

Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• None.

Physical Demands and Working Environment


The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength and agility to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate over the telephone and in person.

Conditions of Employment

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and if hired for a safety-sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable).
3. Churchill County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS, with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

DISCLAIMER: Churchill County provides benefits to regular employees. Benefits are prorated for some part time, regular positions (depending on job). Most part time positions provide no benefits.

No Nevada state income tax

Retirement
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada - Churchill County contributes 33.5% of an eligible Regular Member's salary for retirement. Churchill County contributes 50.0% of an eligible Police Member's salary for retirement. Retirement benefits are available to employees hired in positions that work 20 hours per week or more on a regular basis. Positions of less than 20 hours per week (or less than 1040 hours in a fiscal year) will receive Social Security contributions and will not be enrolled in PERS.

Deferred Compensation Plans
Employees can also participate in the VOYA 457 deferred compensation plan, which is funded by the employee. This allows the employee to save money in pre-tax dollars toward retirement.

Cafeteria Health Coverage Plan - Full-time employees' health insurance begins the first of the month after one month of employment. (Employees must work an average 30 or more hours per week on a regular basis to qualify for health insurance coverage.)

The county offers a "Cafeteria" health plan to full-time employees, which allows employees to pick and choose the best health plan for them and their family. The county offers three health plans - a base PPO plan with a $1,500 deductible, a "buy-up" PPO plan with a $750 deductible, and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a $2,700 deductible and a Health Savings Account (HSA), to which the county contributes $182 per month. In addition, the county also provides the following: a prescription plan, a dental plan, and a vision plan. The county currently contributes 100% of the employee premiums for the base PPO plan and the HDHP, as well as for the prescription, dental, and vision plans. Employees who elect dependent coverage pay 100% of the dependent premiums - employees can elect to have those premiums deducted in pre-tax dollars.

Vacation Leave
Full-time, regular county employees scheduled to work 40 hours per week accrue 8 hours per month of annual (vacation) leave per year. Part-time, regular county employees accrue annual (vacation) leave vacation at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked. Employees earn additional annual leave hours at 5, 10, 15, and 25 years of service up to a maximum of 240 hours (30 days) per year. While on probation an employee is not granted vacation leave for the first six months; the employee still accrues vacation leave during this time and will be credited with 48 hours of vacation leave after six months of employment in their regular position.

Sick Leave
Full-time, regular county employees scheduled 10 hours of sick leave per month, with no maximum accrual. Part-time, regular employees accrue sick leave at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked.

HOLIDAYS - Regular county employees enjoy 12 paid holidays per calendar year including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Nevada Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Family Day (Friday after Thanksgiving), and Christmas Day. In addition, County employees are entitled to one floating holiday per year, to be used at a time agreed to by the employee and his or her supervisor. (Regular, part-time employees receive prorated holidays based on the number of hours normally worked.)

Tuition Reimbursement
Churchill County values it's employees and empowers all employees to enhance their skills by taking job-related college courses as well as participating in job related workshops and seminars. To that end, for regular employees the county has a generous Tuition Reimbursement policy for accredited courses, reimbursing up to $1,200 per year in educational expenses.
01


What is your post-high school educational background (if any) in museums, history, or a related field?

• None
• Two to Three Classes
• Associate's Degree in a related field
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field

02


In what field did you receive your degree indicated above? (If you do not have a degree, in what fields have you taken relevant classes.)
03


What is your experience making oral presentations in front of groups of people?

• No Experience
• 3 Months to 2 Years
• 2 to 5 Years
• More than 5 Years

04


Describe your experience regularly making oral presentations in front of groups of people.
05


What is your experience working in a museum (or similar) setting?

• No Experience
• 3 Months to 2 Years
• 2+ years to 5 years
• 5+ years

06


Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #6. Note: These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Enter N/A if you have no experience. Entering "See Resume/ Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.
07


What is your experience training, overseeing and working with volunteers?

• No Experience
• 3 Months to 2 Years
• 2+ years to 5 years

08


Which of the following types of software packages have you worked with on a regular basis?

• Presentation Software
• Photo Editing Software
• Video Editing Software
• Audio Editing Software
• Museum Collection Software
• Desktop Publishing Software
• None of These

09


What interests you most about working at the Churchill County Museum (limit your response to 100 words)?
10


Describe your experience developing standards-based lesson plans. (If none, enter N/A.)
11


Describe your experience developing education programs for children and adults. (if none, enter N/A)
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