Heritage Assistant

Location

Dungannon, Co. Tyrone | United Kingdom

Job description

Job description

Donaghmore Historical Society (DHS) is a charitable organisation founded in 1983 whose main aims are to encourage the study, recording and presentation of the local history of Donaghmore and district and to maintain a society archive. The Society and its archive are located in former National School in Donaghmore village, County Tyrone, now known as Donaghmore Heritage Centre which will be the Heritage Assistant’s work base. The job holder will work closely with DHS committee and its officers to assist with the delivery of its objectives and responsibilities especially with regard to the historical collections in the Heritage Centre. The Heritage Centre will be open to the public during their working hours and the jobholder will be expected to provide a safe, welcoming and helpful environment for visitors. Job holders should be self-motivated and will be required to work independently, often without immediate supervision. The job holder will usually work across four days each week and occasional weekend and evening working may be required. An excellent opportunity for someone to immerse themselves in the history of the East and South Tyrone areas and to add to their CV particularly if they are interested in pursuing a career in heritage, archives, museums, tour guiding or other history related posts..

Responsibilities

• Catalogue the historical collection of Donaghmore Historical Society which is held In Donaghmore Heritage Centre.
• Scan selected items from the historical collection and manipulate the images if needed so they can be shared more widely. Transcribe where necessary.
• Undertake a local history research project and present the findings to the society in an appropriate format.
• Provide administrative and other assistance to the committee of Donaghmore Historical Society - Filing, writing reports, dealing with queries, opening and closing the Heritage Centre, admitting and meeting visitors, setting up for meetings etc.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent (including English).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Desirable Skills

• A demonstrable interest in history.
• Photo editing skills.
• Good organisational and self-management skills.
• Able to work independently.
• A post 16 qualification.

Further Information

Location: Donaghmore Heritage Centre. The Employer is: DONAGHMORE HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity, hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 16-24 years old, unemployed, not in education or training and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.

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