Weekend Supervisor (Roster) at City of Greensboro, NC

About the Department

The City of Greensboro exists to partner with the community to build the desired quality of life for Greensboro.  All of our actions are guided by our commitment to and measured by our success in building public trust and the future we and the community desires.

Critical to our success is maintaining a work environment which fosters employee commitment to public service and making a difference in the lives of our residents.

If this sounds like a purpose that you would like to share in, please consider the opportunity below.

Work Schedule:  Saturday 9:45 am -5:15 pm and Sunday 1:45 pm to 5:15 pm; 10.5 hours every other weekend, occasional evening, holiday, or additional hours as needed

In partnership with the community, the Greensboro Public Library (GPL) provides free and equal access to information, fosters lifelong learning and inspires the joys of reading. We are committed to this mission and it is our promise to our community; the Greensboro Public Library serves as a Conduit to Destiny®

If this promise resonates with you, there's a strong possibility that we'd like to partner with you too! GPL, recognized as the parent organization of the City of Greensboro's Libraries/Museum Department, is comprised of eight library locations and the Greensboro History Museum. Our employees pride themselves on delivering quality customer experiences, nurturing relationships and curating rich print and digital collections, all in an effort to make meaningful, measurable and desirable differences in the lives of our customers and the community as a whole.

Brief Description of Work:

The History Museum Weekend Supervisor serves as the key staff person in charge of creating a friendly and safe environment for visitors and staff. The Supervisor ensures that all museum visitors receive outstanding customer service and also oversees facility operations and safety during their shifts.

Responsibilities and duties will include:

This staff member serves as the supervisor for museum operations and works year-round as a team leader for a staff of 2 part-time tour guides. Individuals must have a demonstrated interest in history and the ability and to share historical information with visitors.

Duties include demonstrating positive leadership skills with staff and visitors, learning historical material and leading tours, assisting with a regular schedule of special events and programs, opening and closing the building, and following museum rules and procedures. Occasionally supervisors are asked to work additional weekend hours to assist with special events.

The job is NON-EXEMPT under FLSA.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Two (2) years of experience, either paid or volunteer, directly supervising people
• Associate’s Degree or higher
• One (1) year experience in a work setting that serves the public in an educational setting such as a museum, school, daycare, library, or related

An Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess (Preferred Qualifications):

• History Degree
• Museum experience