Description

External Retirement Plan GDCP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Non-Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Part Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
up to 19.5 hours a week
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 10/31/2025 Open until filled No Closing Date 11/06/2025 Proposed Starting Date 11/09/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Museum Preparator I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE .49 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
Under the direction of the Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum Curator, museum assistants at the Garden are involved in customer service, facilities management, and museum functions such as engaging with visitors, monitoring the building and collections, and assisting the curator with research and other activities.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills, enjoy engaging with the public, are dependable, and have an interest in museums and/or art. T
• Demonstrate the ability to use sound judgement and reasoning skills and have a good work ethic. Possess well-developed research and writing skills.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 10+ pounds
• Driving guests in golf carts if needed

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Greeting and engaging with visitors at the welcome desk
• Monitors buildings during work orders, special installations, and event preparation.
• Make sure buildings and art are treated with care and protected
• Working with museum volunteer docents to create a welcoming and educational environment

Percentage of time 70 Duties/Responsibilities

• Creating education materials for the museum
• Researching the collection to create well-developed files on museum objects

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

• Assisting the curator with other various activities, including cleaning of objects and object handling
• Driving guests in golf carts if needed

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Grace Moorman Recruitment Contact Email grace.moorman@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter