Museum Assistant Job at About the Tippecanoe County Historical Association, Battle Ground, IN

  • About the Tippecanoe County Historical Association
  • Battle Ground, IN

Job Description

About the Tippecanoe County Historical Association
The Tippecanoe County Historical Association (TCHA) is a community engaged non-profit
organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Tippecanoe County residents and visitors by
collecting, preserving, researching and sharing Tippecanoe County’s unique and diverse history.
The organization owns or manages five sites throughout the county including the Tippecanoe
Battlefield Museum and History Store.

Position Summary
Assists the Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum and History Store Manager in museum operations as
needed including running the Museum and History Store on weekends.
Employee may also be called on to fill in for full-time staff or assist TCHA staff as needed to help
with special educational programming and events.

Responsibilities
• Operate historical American military and Native American history retail store and
museum, including greeting visitors and making sales.
• Maintain the front-porch community wall.
• Assist in management of retail store including operating point of sale system, receiving
product and merchandising and stocking.
• Interpret site and museum dealing with early 19th century military action, its
significance to Indiana, the War of 1812, and U.S. early republic history. Interpretation of
the Native activities and presence in the area is balanced against the Euro-American
perspective and shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences both historic and
contemporary.

Qualifications
Required
• High school diploma or GED.
• Understanding of computers and Microsoft office programs.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills essential.

Preferred
• Museum or history background.
• Knowledge of retail.
Additional Requirements
• Must be able to routinely lift objects and boxes weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Salary and Benefits
Expected salary is $15.00 per hour. Additional benefits include Simple IRA retirement match,
paid holidays, and vacation and sick time following the completion of an introductory 90-day
period.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Work at office, Weekend work

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