In connection with the implementation of the project “The Address of Satire – Creating an Exhibition from the Fund of the Museum ‘House of Humor and Satire’ – Gabrovo and an accompanying program on the role and boundaries of satire and its exhibition in the renovated spaces of the Museum,” funded under Program RA14 “Cultural Entrepreneurship, Heritage, and Cooperation,” co-financed by the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area 2014-2021,
The Museum of Humor and Satire – Gabrovo is seeking an Events/Museum Educator Expert with a focus on Literature and Book Collection.
Primary goals of the position:
- Leadership and organization of the overall activities of the Museum Library for the full library and information service to readers.
- Development and implementation of a public engagement plan and organization of events (working with children and youth, literary meetings, etc.).
Areas of activity:
- Organization and implementation of library collection processes (selection, procurement, subscription, or acceptance as a donation), processing, and cataloging of the library’s collection and museum collections (inventory, description, cataloging, and preservation).
- Promotion of the library, organization of literary events (author meetings, book presentations, and literary creativity).
- Providing access to the library’s collection for readers, specialists, researchers, and creators.
- Representation of the library in professional forums, establishing contacts with libraries in the country and abroad for exchange purposes.
- Work with specialized library software.
Requirements for candidates:
- Higher education with a qualification degree of “Master” or “Bachelor” in professional field 3.5. “Public Communications and Information Sciences” or a professional qualification obtained from a higher education institution, including at least 50% of disciplines in the library-information cycle, or secondary education with a professional qualification of “Librarian.”
- No convictions for intentional crimes of a general nature under Chapter V and VI, Section I of the Special Part of the Penal Code.
- Responsibility, organization, teamwork skills.
- Communication skills and abilities to work with children and youth; computer literacy.
Required application documents:
- Application for admission to the selection process.
- Professional biography.
- Declaration that the person has not been convicted of intentional crimes of a general nature.
- Copies of documents certifying the obtained educational qualification.
- Copies of documents certifying professional experience.
- Copies of documents certifying additional qualifications – certificates, diplomas, etc. (when the candidate possesses such).
We offer:
- Permanent employment on a labor contract.
- Basic starting salary: 1160 BGN.
- Paid annual leave: 27 days.
- Work in an ambitious team.
- Periodic medical examinations organized by the employer.
- Work attire.
The remuneration for the performance of the employment contract for the actual worked and reported time on the project (end date of the BFP contract: April 27, 2024) is based on an hourly rate.
Documents should be submitted to the Museum of Humor and Satire, Gabrovo, 68 Bryanska Street, from November 7, 2022, to November 18, 2022, and via email: accountant(at)humorhouse.bg. Contact person: Mrs. Yonkova, phone: 066806989.
The selection process for the announced position will be carried out in two stages: document selection and interviews with the selected candidates.
Candidates who have submitted documents verifying compliance with the specified minimum requirements within the deadline will be admitted to the second stage of the procedure.
Candidates admitted to the interview will be notified of the date, place, and time by the provided email/phone.
During the interview, candidates will be assessed on the following competencies:
- Academic competence (initial professional training; lifelong learning).
- Professional competence (experience working with library collections and software).
- Communication competence and teamwork skills.
- Skills in organizing events and working with audiences.
Providing personal data is voluntary, and their processing, use in the selection process, and storage will be carried out in full compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act.
Project Information: The project “Satire’s Address” reveals the hidden treasures of the Museum of Humor and Satire in Gabrovo – Norway Grants, EEA Grants.