Exhibit Assistant

OMSI • Portland, OR

7d • $20

About The Position

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is seeking an on-call (<19 HPW) Exhibit Assistant. The Exhibit Assistant is part of a team that assists in the installation/deinstallation of OMSI's traveling and temporary exhibits, and provides support in museum daily operations as needed. Business Practices : Developed communication skills, with an emphasis on excellent customer service; Ability to model and support a positive team dynamic with paid and unpaid staff; Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, often with overlapping and time-sensitive deadlines; Proficiency with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office; Demonstrated ability to pivot between individual and team work; Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills; Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to adhere to confidentiality, protocol, and community agreements; Exercises sound judgment while upholding high integrity and ethical standards. Exhibit Assistant Practices: Ability to work safely and/or learn safety guidelines and practices in shop and exhibit environments; Ability to unload carts and crates from shipping containers; Ability to read, understand, and use levels, tape measures, squares, and other measuring devices; Ability to work with a team and take direction from both supervisor and external project leads. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Knowledge: Ability to learn current equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice theories and practical applications, including critical theories of systemic oppression, unconscious bias, and personal identity and intersectionality matters; Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment, often with stringent and overlapping deadlines; Demonstrated experience or ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and talents in a professional work environment. Pre-employment checks, such as criminal background checks and reference checks. The Exhibit Assistant has an hourly rate of $20.25 per hour, and is eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: Wellness time per year with no waiting period. Hours carry over year to year up to 520 hours; 72 hours of Personal/Cultural days (PTO) per year; 403b Retirement with employer match eligibility; Free annual OMSI Family Plus Membership ($175 annual value); Reciprocal Employee Attractions Pass - valid for unlimited free general admission for two at 31 Oregon cultural attractions; Discounts on summer programs for employee's children.

Requirements

• Developed communication skills, with an emphasis on excellent customer service
• Ability to model and support a positive team dynamic with paid and unpaid staff
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, often with overlapping and time-sensitive deadlines
• Proficiency with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to pivot between individual and team work
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to adhere to confidentiality, protocol, and community agreements
• Exercises sound judgment while upholding high integrity and ethical standards
• Ability to work safely and/or learn safety guidelines and practices in shop and exhibit environments
• Ability to unload carts and crates from shipping containers
• Ability to read, understand, and use levels, tape measures, squares, and other measuring devices
• Ability to work with a team and take direction from both supervisor and external project leads
• Ability to learn current equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice theories and practical applications, including critical theories of systemic oppression, unconscious bias, and personal identity and intersectionality matters
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment, often with stringent and overlapping deadlines
• Demonstrated experience or ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and talents in a professional work environment

Benefits

• Wellness time per year with no waiting period. Hours carry over year to year up to 520 hours
• 72 hours of Personal/Cultural days (PTO) per year
• 403b Retirement with employer match eligibility
• Free annual OMSI Family Plus Membership ($175 annual value)
• Reciprocal Employee Attractions Pass - valid for unlimited free general admission for two at 31 Oregon cultural attractions
• Discounts on summer programs for employee's children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees