Iredell Museums is governed by a Board of Directors. Fiscal accountability is maintained through policies adopted by the board and upheld by a treasurer, as well as through the separate services of a Certified Public Accountant. Funding comes from a variety of state, local and private sources, as well as from earned income. Additionally, the Museum employs an Operations Manager and two Program Assistants. 

OUR STAFF

Angel Johnston: Operations Manager
Angel was born and raised in Statesville and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in History. A trained archaeologist, she has experience excavating 18th and 19th century sites in Northern Virginia, where she interpreted active excavations to thousands of visitors and was an archaeology camp counselor to middle-school children. She is a former education intern at the Gaston County Museum, where she developed and participated in educational programs and tours. Now the Programs & Operations Manager, Angel started working at the Museum in 2015, and is responsible for all aspects of the daily operations of the Museum. ​

Melanie Vaughn: Program Assistant
Melanie grew up in Statesville and as a child visited the Iredell Museum’s mummy at the Museum Road location. As an adult, Melanie spent close to 25 years in the Charlotte area and on the North Carolina coast as a professional Christian educator in local United Methodist churches. She developed and coordinated programs for hundreds of children and youth in many different settings. One of her passions is helping kids connect to the past and guiding them toward their future through hands-on experiences. Melanie earned her BA in Christian Education from Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, NC, and is attending graduate school through the School of Social Work at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Distance Ed campus in Winston-Salem.

​​​Kelly Mason: Communications Coordinator
​Kelly is a Connecticut native who has lived in Charlotte for over a decade. She graduated from Belmont Abbey College with a degree in History. With over 10 years of museum experience, Kelly brings her passion for history, education, and the community into all of her programs. She's spent her career communicating with students, teachers and community members through her programs and other special events. Kelly has helped demonstrate the excitement of learning to thousands of children throughout Gaston County and is excited to have the opportunity to help expand the mission of the Museum. 

WE'RE HIRING!

Position: Programs & Marketing Coordinator
Hours: 20-25 hours per week. Must be available weekday afternoons and Saturdays.
Pay: between $10-$12/hr dependent on experience
The Program Assistant acts as one of the main faces of the Museum to the community. They are responsible for planning and implementing programs and activities for kids, interacting with visitors of all ages, and managing all marketing and social media. They must be eager to engage with visitors and community members, excellent communicators, and quick on their feet. We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and who will do what it takes to get the job done. They must be able to work as part of a team, while also completing projects independently. Things move fast, so the ability to stay calm during chaotic situations and think on your feet is especially important! Finally, we'd like to hire someone who will invest in serving our community and the Museum for the long term. The Museum is growing and we want someone who wants to grow with us!
Essential Duties

• Works under the Programs & Operations Manager and is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating educational activities and programs for children of all ages.
• Create lesson plans for weekly outreach programs to community organizations and schools.
• Manage Social Media accounts (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook).
• Write & design promotional materials for exhibits and events – including fliers, posters, press releases, etc.
• Staff Museum – interpret exhibit to visitors of all ages and abilities, greet visitors, handle admission, store sales, and answering phones.
• And other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree OR a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in education
• 1+ year of teaching experience (preferably in an afterschool or out-of-school environment)
• Excellent communications & writing skills
• Preferred experience with graphic design and familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite
• Preferred customer service experience

Candidates must have the physical ability to stand, climb stairs, and to work with children. Must be able to lift 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for the chosen candidate. Iredell Museums is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To Apply
Submit resume and cover letter to Angel Johnston, Programs & Operations Manager, at ajohnston@iredellmuseums.org. Applications without a Cover Letter will not be considered. 

OUR BOARD

Amy Lawton - President  
Louis Gordon - Vice President
Amy Fuhrman - Treasurer
Sandra Campbell - Secretary
Thomas Alexander - Immediate Past President
Patti Green - Member at Large

Carol Ciampanella
Jennifer Griggs                    
Steve Hill
Will Long                                          
Carey Parker
Isabelle Plyler                                                          
Henry Steele
Betsy Yarborough