THE POSITION

Under general direction of the Director of Planning and Maintenance, this position provides and assists the Strathearn Park Recreation Coordinator in the day-to-day operations of Strathearn Park as it relates to the acquisition, preservation, and maintenance of historical artifacts and documents with a primary emphasis of the life and times of Simi Valley and its surrounding areas. In addition, this position will be required to provide assistance to the Simi Valley Historical Society and may be infrequently called upon to provide historic presentations.
Preliminary work hours will be from 8:00 am to Noon or from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm., Monday through Friday. Actual work hours/schedule may be adjusted to accommodate the selected candidate under mutual agreement with the Park District.

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Routine artifact intake to determine significance to collection and cataloging of antiquities
• Establishment and maintenance of antiquities in museum management software (Past- Perfect).
• Establishment and maintenance of digital photo
• Archive and antiquities
• Maintenance of historical artifacts and
• Creation of new historical displays throughout Strathearn
• Provide assistance with public and historical information requests.
• Assist with WIFI information and virtual tour up-
• Assist with park site management and
• Performs general office work and clerical
• Provide and/or assist with historical park tours and
• Assist with Park District and Historical Society special events and
• Assist Historical Society with the recruitment and training of volunteer docents.
• May infrequently be called upon to attend Simi Valley Historical Society, Ventura County Cultural Heritage Board, Museum Alliance of Ventura, and Park District Historical Society Committee

The position may perform other related tasks as assigned