About the Museum

The museum holds an extensive collection of objects, maps, photographs and archival material on the local history of Petersfield and the surrounding area.

The museum is situated in the late 19th century Magistrates Courthouse behind the Police Station in St Peters road.

Wheelchair access is available via the police station yard.

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2008 News

Job opportunity

Museum assistant

Responsible To: Curator

Team comprises: Curator, Education and Outreach officer, 50 volunteers

Salary: £7 ph

Hours of Work 12:30 – 4:30 Tuesdays to Saturdays

Appointment End March

Closing Date Monday 5^th January

To Apply Please submit a CV and a covering letter.

Please note that we will not acknowledge receipt of your application, if you have not heard from us by Monday 12^th January, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.  We regret that we are unable to offer specific feedback on individual application.

E-mail applications to – curator@petersfieldmuseum.co.uk

Post applications to – Sara Sadler, Petersfield Museum, The Old Courthouse, St Peters Road, Petersfield, GU32 3HX

Interviews will take place on Monday 19^th January 2009.

Job Description – Museum assistant

Duties

• Ensure that the Flora Twort Gallery is open and staffed at the advertised times.
• Manage the shop – buy stock, selling to the public and ensuring that the cash register balances at the end of the day.
• Meet and greet the public and answer any enquiries.
• Ensure the gallery spaces are kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Arrange Volunteer Steward cover at the Flora Twort gallery and /or the Museum as required.
• Assist the curator with cataloguing, research and display projects – in particular temporary exhibitions in the Flora Twort gallery and the changing the annual exhibition.
• Assist the education and outreach officer with projects – in particular delivering services in the Flora Twort gallery.
• Assistance with any other duties as required. 

Desired Experience/Qualities

You should have an enthusiasm for art and/or textile collections and Museums. An ability to communicate historical information with a sense of passion, accuracy and fun is essential.

Experience of working in a retail environment would be an advantage, but not essential.

You should be able to demonstrate a high level of self-confidence in working with the public. You should be comfortable working as part of a small and dynamic team where you will be responsible for managing large amounts of your own time.