Communications Assistant - Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums

Communications Assistant at The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums

Are you passionate about the Driftless Area and local history and interested in sharing your enthusiasm? The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums | City of Platteville is now recruiting for a part-time communications intern. The position will assist the Museum Director and Museum Specialist-Communications with creation of social media, marketing, newsletter, and development communications at The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums. The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums welcome more than 10,000 visitors per year to tour the underground 1845 Bevans Lead-Zinc Mine, to ride in a 1931 mine train, and to discover the local history of the Upper Mississippi Valley mining district through exhibit galleries.

We offer flexible part-time (12-16 hours per week) schedule, a fun work environment, and a reciprocal agreement with dozens of regional attractions offering free or deeply discounted admission for museum employees and guests. Starting wage is $7.25-$12.00 per hour, depending on demonstrated skills and experience.

To apply: Please submit a current resume, cover letter, and City of Platteville application form (downloadable below). Paper applications can also be picked up at City Hall or The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums.  Completed applications should be returned to museumdirector@platteville.org or mailed to The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums, PO Box 780, Platteville, WI 53818. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.