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Rowland Freedom Center - Military Aviation Museum

Vacaville, CA (Onsite)

Reports to: General Manager Position

 

Summary

The Rowland Freedom Center is a small, mission-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of military aviation and service. We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support daily operations, visitor services, events, facility rentals, and administrative functions in our growing museum. This is a versatile, hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic small-team environment and is passionate about contributing to a meaningful community institution.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general office duties, daily museum operations, and administrative support as needed.

• Manage physical and digital filing systems.

• Perform data entry and maintain museum databases

• Coordinate private facility rentals: respond to inquiries, manage correspondence, prepare agreements, and handle setup, follow-up, and logistics.

• Support museum events by assisting with setup, teardown, on-site logistics, and attendee needs as required.

• Assist with event communications and marketing, including email and phone outreach, promotional graphics, social media content, and event promotion.

• Update the museum’s website, social media platforms, and both internal and public calendars with current information and upcoming events.

• Create and manage email campaigns for newsletters, event promotion, and donor communications.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Punctual and reliable, with a professional demeanor.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and external partners, including donors, visitors, and community organizations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Constant Contact, and graphic design tools such as Canva (or equivalent).

• Proficient in Google Workspace applications (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, and Slides) for document creation, collaboration, data management, and scheduling.

• Experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and video reels) and familiarity with marketing principles.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Ability to climb stairs and perform light physical tasks as required for office, event, and facility support.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Genuine interest in military history, aviation, or nonprofit mission-driven work.

• Prior experience in customer service, visitor services, events, or administrative roles.

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Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other applicable federal, state, and local standards.

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds occasionally (e.g., event supplies, boxes, or display materials).

• Ability to climb stairs and move around the museum facility.

• Must be able to speak clearly, listen, and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.

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Compensation & Work Schedule

• Full-time, hourly, non-exempt position.

• Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience (pay scale available upon request).

• Available for 40 hours per week with flexible days. Typical hours Sunday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.

• Occasional holiday or evening shifts may be required.

• Occasional off-site community events.

• Employment is at-will. This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

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Note on Benefits: As a small organization with fewer than 5 employees, we do not currently offer group health insurance or certain other employer-mandated benefits applicable to larger organizations. Eligible employees will receive required paid sick leave and other minimum benefits under California law.

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How to Apply

Please send your resume, a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and interest in the museum’s mission, and examples of graphic design or social media work (if available) to t.carter@rowlandfreedomcenter.org with the subject line “Administrative Assistant Application – [Your Name]”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Rowland Freedom Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.