Administrative Assistant, Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology, Andover, MA

Posted November 7, 2018

Have you ever wanted to work in an archaeology museum? This might be the position for you! The job combines standard office administrative duties, work on marketing and promotion, and the opportunity to assist with our significant object, archival, and photographic collections. Reporting to the Director at the Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology, the Administrative Assistant is a 30 hour/week position. This individual will help manage budgets, prepare expense reports, coordinate with vendors, format and distribute our monthly newsletter and other marketing materials, help plan events, and provide support to the collections program, including work with artifacts, archives, and historic photos.

The position requires a self-motivated, meticulous, and organized individual committed to assisting the museum reach its goals. The successful candidate will work with a dynamic group of individuals on the Phillips Academy campus where our museum is located.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least some coursework in anthropology, archaeology, or an allied social science or museum studies program.

Two to three years of experience in an office administrative capacity is also required. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are essential, as is an interest in working in a small team environment. Knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe products is necessary, along with the ability to learn specific software used by Phillips Academy in budgeting and marketing.

We are in search of an inquisitive, outgoing, and dedicated individual to join our busy team! Full background check required.

Please apply online at: http://www.andover.edu/employmentopportunities by November 21, 2018.