Galleries Coordinator
Salary: $15.50‐19.50
General Purpose:
The position will be managed by the Director and will work closely with the Director and the departmental staff to achieve the missions of the Mulberry Phosphate Museum, the Mulberry Cultural Center, the Gem Theater, and the City of Mulberry. The Galleries Coordinator will oversee the daily administration, logistics, and coordination of a wide array of projects established by the department.
Establishing Functions:
1. Coordinate the development and delivery of on‐site and off‐site department projects and exhibitions to ensure they remain on schedule, adhere to budget, and deliver on agreed educational and aesthetic goals
2. Coordinate with the Director in the installation, design, and building of exhibitions, both on‐site and off‐site
3. Coordinate and implement a collections care plan with the Director to ensure the safety and care of artifacts, both permanent and on‐loan
4. Coordinate the scheduling, communication, and payment of rentals and tours at the Mulberry Phosphate Museum and Mulberry Cultural Center
5. Liaise with staff and community partners to ensure smooth delivery of projects and exhibitions, ensuring that good communication is maintained
6. Assist with the appointments of the department. The Galleries Coordinator oversees the coordination and organization of the departmental calendar.
7. Oversees the successful function of the museum gift shop, including purchasing, inventory, budget management, and reporting
8. Work with the Director to develop and implement successful new media and print marketing strategies for marketing of facilities and exhibitions
9. Generate social media content (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) in line with the communications strategy and ensure project partners adhere to the strategy
10. Generate and coordinate any work orders to successfully maintain the professional appearance and safety of departmental facilities
11. Supporting income‐generating activity, including gallery sales and venue hire.
12. Implement and manage visitor, community partner, and collections databases for effective communication and organization
13. Assist in the organization, development, and implementation of special events
14. Assist with tours and programs as needed
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties. Employees
will be required to perform other job‐related duties, as required.)
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of advertising design, including the elements required to build relations and events promotion.
Skills in public speaking, presentation, utilizing computer software and programs, social media, marketing, and promotion of municipal activities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Past Perfect software.
Ability to prepare and maintain required reports and records.
Ability to effectively communicate.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‐workers, other city employees, and the general public.
Licenses, Certificates, Special Requirements:
Must have a high school diploma or GED, preferred bachelor's degree but not required, and a valid
driver’s license.
Physical and Mental Demands:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stand; talk and hear; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
2. Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; interact with City staff and other organizations; and frequently deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee regularly works under typical office conditions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Mulberry provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national
origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.