Available Jobs

IT SYSTEMS ADMINSTRATOR

The Preservation Society of Newport County seeks a full-time IT Systems Administrator responsible for the maintenance of computer systems and networks. The IT System Administrator reports to the IT Manager and will be responsible to help support Workstations, Servers, Network, Phones, and various IoT devices, and software applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Set up workstations and necessary peripheral devices (towers, monitors, printers etc.).

Install and configure application software and Operating System patches.

Respond to proactive alerting as needed.    

System Backup operations.

Maintain local network infrastructure, WiFi, switches, Firewalls.

Perform troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve problems.

Assist with Audio & Video equipment.

Support POS Retail System including barcode scanning, and credit card machines.

User support including desktop and phone support.

A desirable candidate will possess the following:

Ø  Degree in Computer Science, engineering, or relevant field with 5 years of proven experience as a Systems Administrator in a Windows Server environment.

Ø  In depth understanding of diverse computer systems and networks, and excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

Ø  Great troubleshooting abilities and attention to detail.

Ø  Knowledge of computer software and hardware and a variety of internet applications, networks, and operating systems.

Ø  Broad knowledge of internet security and data privacy principles.

Ø  Thorough knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, O365, HyperV, and SAN storage

Ø  Outstanding organizational, time-management and communication skills

Ø  Certification will be an advantage (e.g. CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional)

 Ø  Must possess a valid state issued driver’s license and have a clean driving record to frequently work at multiple locations.

 Ø  This is not a remote job. 

 

FOOD SERVICE ASSOCIATE - Part time

The Preservation Society of Newport County seeks part-time Food Service Associates to work up with 30 hours per week, including a mixture of week and weekend days at The Breakers Welcome Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Food Service Associate is responsible for providing friendly and efficient customer service and is expected to be professional under pressure to solve problems, make decisions and deal effectively with the public.

Inspect premises, furniture, and equipment to insure that the highest quality of health, safety and sanitation are maintained. 

Continually monitor the environment to assess, detect and prevent any variance from established housekeeping, sanitation, safety, dress, hygiene and customer service standards.

Keep lunch venue fully stocked for customers.

Greet all guests and make them feel welcome and comfortable while they await their luncheon seating. Implement and monitor set standards of performance and service. 

Coordinate with catering staff to insure highest quality service and an efficient operation.

Serve as a contact with visitors to achieve satisfaction and proper resolution of questions, problems and complaints. All complaints should be investigated and immediately resolved.

Open and close The Breakers Welcome Center food service performing detailed clerical, administrative and financial duties to include keeping attendance, processing transactions, handling and controlling cash and the completion of all daily paperwork.

A desirable candidate will possess the following:

Ø  High School Degree or equivalent.

Ø  Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.

Ø  Ability to maintain flexible behavior and approach towards assignments.

Ø  Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment.

Ø  Ability to operate credit card reader and POS cash register.

Ø  Previous customer service and cash handling experience preferred but not required.

Ø  Ability to carry up to 20 lbs, occasionally

 

GROUP TOUR COORDINATOR – Part time 16 hours per week

The Preservation Society of Newport County seeks a part time Group Tour Coordinator 16 hours per week. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9am - 5pm.  Weekend work may be required for the Newport Flower Show.

The Group Tour Coordinator is a central part of the group tour function.  This person will manage incoming calls for group and private tour inquiries, schedule reservations for group, personal and private tours, maintain a specialized tourism/attendance database, manage group tour pre-payments and aging reports.  As such, this position is considered to be a primary customer service interface, requiring consistency with Customer and Client satisfaction.

In addition, the Group Tour Coordinator may be asked to assist the Marketing Manager in marketing projects and tasks. This is a dynamic work environment and requires the candidate to be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. 

RESPONSIBILIES:

Assist the Group Tour Manager with reservation and database functions, specifically managing telephone reservations and inquiries, and scheduling for group & private tours. Additionally, assisting the group tour manager in marketing the Newport Mansions product to existing and new Group Tour markets.

Assist the Marketing Manager in projects.

Assist with distribution of promotional and brochure mailings, updating of database, maintaining office forms and procedures, and assisting with administrative tasks.

A desirable candidate will possess the following:

Ø  High School Degree or equivalent.

Ø  Experience with MS Office Suite including MS Outlook required.

Ø  Experience with reservation software and Power Point helpful.

Ø  Energetic team-player with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Ø  Strong self-starter with the ability to work independently, self-manage time, multi-task and establish priorities.

Ø  Ability to discern when supervisory assistance is required in resolving an issue.

Ø  Good written, verbal communication and organizational skills.

 

CURATOR OF COLLECTIONS

The Curator of Collections is a regular, full-time position responsible for the research and development of The Preservation Society of Newport County’s permanent collection.  This position will produce original research and expand existing efforts to account for the historical information relating to existing collections items and identify potential new acquisitions. Research outputs include, but are not limited to, temporary exhibitions, permanent installations, tour content, educational program content, and publications. This position requires some evening hours, weekends, and holidays. Schedule hours are made in coordination with seasonal offerings.

RESPONSIBILITES:

The Curator of Collections reports to the Director of Museum Affairs and Chief Curator and works closely with the department staff to research, exhibit and publish educational content as it relates to the permanent collection.

Responsible for identifying and developing research projects and programs, and as a recognized scholar in the field of 18^th and 19^th-century American art, is expected to perform advanced scholarly research, making important contributions to the field.

Maintains the research library with support from the Registrar.

Collaborates with the Chief Conservator and Registrar to identify objects in need of conservation treatment or installation changes as it pertains to preventative and reactive condition assessments.

Works collaboratively with the Education and Program Senior Coordinator to develop educational materials and programs, which may include gallery guides, public lectures, workshops, and family programming.

Actively works with the Registrar in permanent collection, archival collection, and other collection record management and development, maintaining both hard copies and digital database records.  

Actively plans short-term, temporary exhibitions related to the collection and themes found within the Preservation Society’s holdings. The exhibition schedule and topics will be coordinated with the Director of Museum Affair and created in-line with strategic objectives within the department and overall organization.

Supervises relevant research Fellows’ projects, interns and volunteers performing curatorial projects.

Makes recommendations to the Director of Museum Affairs for content use, collection development, annual budgets, preservation needs, and storage efforts.

Manages relevant grant-funded projects and objectives.

Makes presentations to the public and relevant audiences about the collection and topics either related to or those which enhance the Preservation Society’s mission.

Attends and represents the institution at professional and social events including conferences, workshops, symposia, colloquia, and meetings.

A desirable candidate will possess the following:

Ø  MA in Art History, American History, or other relevant discipline (PhD preferred)

Ø  At least five years’ experience in a curatorial role for an art, historical, or cultural museum

Ø  Knowledge of current methodologies and critical challenges in scholarship

Ø  Thorough understanding of collections care, object handling, storage and security of collections

Ø  Informed of ethical, legal, and technical matters relating to accessioning, deaccessioning, incoming and outgoing loans, and inventories

Ø  Published work contributing to subjects relevant to the Preservation Society’s collection subjects and themes

Ø  Excellent communication skills

Ø  Experience researching and presenting in public forums such as lectures, conferences, symposia, etc.

Ø  Proficiency in working with collections database systems (ReDiscovery Proficio)

Ø  Successful relationship management with colleagues and peers in the museum, auction, gallery, and academic professions

Ø  Strong collaborator and problem solver

Ø  Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Ø  Physical performance

o   Ability to carry up to 50 lbs, occasionally

o   Gripping items, with and without gloves

o   Experience handling various forms of fine and decorative art

o   Working in small spaces or close to the ground

o   Ascending/descending ladders

o   Experience packing/unpacking loans for shipment

o   Sitting stationary at a desk while operating phones, computers, and tablets

 

EDUCATION AND PROGRAM SENIOR COORDINATOR

The Education and Program Senior Coordinator is a regular, full-time position leading the development and implementation of programming for K-12, Youth and Families, Research Fellows, and Adult learning opportunities. The Preservation Society offers a robust schedule of offerings, organized by seasonal themes.  This position requires some evening hours, weekends, and holidays. Schedule hours are made in coordination with seasonal offerings.

RESPONSIBILITES:

The Education and Program Senior Coordinator is a member of The Preservation Society of Newport County’s (PSNC) Museum Affairs Department, and reports to the Director of Museum Affairs and Chief Curator. This role develops and manages the many educational and academic offerings the institution provides to the public, students, and PSNC Members.

The position works closely with the curatorial, collections, and conservation arms of the Museum Affairs Department, as well as colleagues in Museum Experience, Development, Special Events, IT, and Finance. Relationships with school administrators and educators are made, maintained, and strengthened by the Education and Program Manager.

Existing programs offered by the Preservation Society are as follows:

  Ø  Public Lectures

o   Lecture Series (seasonal)

o   The Newport Symposium (annual)

o   Emerging Scholars Colloquium (annual)

Ø  Family and Youth Programs (seasonal)

Ø  Curriculum-based School Programs (seasonal)

Ø  Research Fellows Program (annual)

 Primary responsibilities include the coordination and organization of content, logistics, and schedules for all program offerings. All programs require advanced planning with relevant departments for site availability and respective technology and/or staff/volunteer needs.

LECTURES

·        Requires lecture series development and speaker lineup in coordination with Director of Museum Affairs

·        Speaker management, including travel schedules and presentation deliverables; support provided by Research and Education Assistant

·        Liaise with speakers leading to and after their lecture

·        Manage all registration, continually assess audience engagement; support provided by Research and Education Assistant

·        Coordinate with marketing in the design and delivery of website content, evites and social posts

·        Swiftly addresses inquiries and assists with any issues related to programming

YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS

·        Develop age-appropriate content and offerings

·        Continually assess audience engagement through surveys and interacting with the families

·        Manage the budget related to programs and the stock of art and craft supplies

·        Coordinate with marketing in the design and delivery of website content, evites and social posts

·        Manage all registration, continually assess audience engagement

·        Coordinates with the PS Volunteer Coordinator to receive volunteer assistance for programs; manages volunteers and delegates tasks before programming

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

·        Build and sustain successful and respectful relationships withs school principals, educators, and professionals

·        Produce relevant and meaningful, educational offerings

·        Assess and reflect on the effectiveness of the curriculum and overall programming

·        Collaborate with local educators to utilize their expertise and to provide them resources and professional development opportunities

·        Continually seek learning opportunities and keep up-to-date with current museum education and pedagogical trends and research

·        Coordinate with marketing in the design and delivery of website content

  RESEARCH FELLOWS PROGRAM

·        Support and assist with the annual class of emerging scholars and their assigned projects.

·        Assist with identifying topics and themes for future fellowship projects

·        Manage communication with and schedules of current fellows

·        Coordinate their final presentation with the IT and Special Events departments

The Education and Program Senior Coordinator is also responsible for coordinating with Museum Affairs Department staff on content developed for marketing and public consumption as it relates to interpretation, tours and programming. Marketing content appears on the institution’s website, social media accounts, e-blasts, and mailed collateral. Public consumption can relate to the review and editing of object labels, tour scripts, and event descriptions.

This position contributes to the development of grant proposals and general Development Department needs relating to programs, education, and relevant public history, art history, and architectural history.

The desirable candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Ø  A Master’s Degree in Education, History, Art History or another related field

Ø  At least four (4) years, full-time experience at a similar or comparable institution

Ø  Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while responding to shifting priorities

Ø  Effective at supporting multiple aspects of program development

Ø  Demonstrated interest in programming that centers on art history, architecture, design, preservation and cultural topics

Ø  A history of successful relationships with educators and school administrators and working with K-12 audiences

Ø  Strong communication and writing skills with the flexibility to adjust communication style to accommodate the needs of the audience, diverse backgrounds, and abilities

Ø  An established proficiency in PC and Mac operating systems in addition to all Microsoft 365 applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)

Ø  Knowledge of point-of-sale programs, specifically Siriusware

Ø  Experience working with Zoom Webinar format for programming purposes

Ø  Excellent communication skills both internally and externally

Ø  Enjoyment when interacting with members of the public

Ø  A proactive nature to anticipate rather more so than react

Ø  Have confidence to handle troubleshooting

Ø  Most importantly, this candidate is highly personable and energetic; able to be enthusiastic in their work, has good judgement and sense of humor to maintain perspective; most importantly, is a lifelong learner

Ø  Physical performance:

o   Ability to carry up to 20 lbs, occasionally

o   Gripping items, with and without gloves

o   Working in small spaces or close to the ground

o   Sitting stationary at a desk while operating phones, computers, and tablets

 

RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ASSISTANT

The Research and Education Assistant is regular, full-time position responsible for providing support to the curatorial and education initiatives of the Preservation Society of Newport County. This position contributes to exhibition content, program development, and collection research as outlined by the Director of Museum Affairs and Chief Curator.  This position requires some evening hours, weekends, and holidays. Schedule hours are made in coordination with seasonal offerings.

RESPONSIBILITES:

The Research and Education Assistant is a member of The Preservation Society of Newport County’s (PSNC) Museum Affairs Department, and reports to the Director of Museum Affairs and Chief Curator. This role provides support to the Education and Program Senior Coordinator, as appropriate. This position is vital to the successful development and of the Preservation Society’s educational content for the benefit of the public.

Works closely with the education, curatorial, collections, and conservation arms of the Museum Affairs Department, as well as colleagues in Museum Experience, Development, Special Events, IT, and Finance.

Assists in the development and maintenance of relationships with external partners, including school administrators, educators, scholars, curators, and historians. Receives, answers and/or distributes public inquiries sent to the Museum Affairs Department.

Offers critical program support to the Education and Program Senior Coordinator in the development and implementation of educational offerings for both Youth/Family and Adult programs. These include lectures, symposia, colloquia, craft activities, field trips, and school programs. May include registration management, coordination of speaker schedules and travel needs, and inter-departmental organization for live and/or virtual offerings.

Supports curatorial and collections research efforts for the benefit of permanent installations and temporary exhibitions. Assists in organizing all research output for reference. Contributes to the formulation of ideas and development of identified areas of research.

Maintains and generates active assessments of the interpretation materials presented to the public through written tours, as provided to tour guides, and audio tour scripts available on the Newport Mansions app.

Extends support to the research Fellows program through assignments provided by the Director of Museum Affairs.

The desirable candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Ø  A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, History, Art History, or another related field

Ø  At least two (2) years, full-time experience at a similar or comparable institution

Ø  Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while responding to shifting priorities

Ø  Effective at supporting multiple aspects of program development

Ø  Demonstrated interest in programming that centers on art history, architecture, design, preservation and cultural topics

Ø  Strong communication and writing skills with the flexibility to adjust communication style to accommodate the needs of the audience, diverse backgrounds, and abilities

Ø  An established proficiency in PC and Mac operating systems in addition to all Microsoft 365 applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)

Ø  Experience working with Zoom Webinar format for programming purposes

Ø  Excellent communication skills both internally and externally

Ø  Enjoyment when interacting with members of the public

Ø  A proactive nature to anticipate rather more so than react

Ø  Have confidence to handle troubleshooting

Ø  Most importantly, this candidate is highly personable and energetic; able to be enthusiastic in their work, has good judgement and sense of humor to maintain perspective; most importantly, is a lifelong learner

Ø  Physical performance:

o   Ability to carry up to 20 lbs, occasionally

o   Gripping items, with and without gloves

o   Working in small spaces or close to the ground

o   Sitting stationary at a desk while operating phones, computers, and tablets