Model Shop Attendant/Weekend Coordinator

Calvert County Government•Solomons, MD

9d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This position generally requires working every other weekend and approximately half of all observed holidays. The museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day; therefore, no work is required on those dates. Work weekends and holidays, manning the Woodcarving and Model Boat Shop. As weekend coordinator, would oversee museum operations. Responsible for the security and safety of the general public, staff and facilities, in charge of the alarm codes and safe combinations, and handles emergency situations and unusual needs of the public.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Two years of experience in dealing with the general public.
CPR and First Aid desired.

Responsibilities

Explains the activities of the Woodcarving/Model Shop to the general public.
Responsible for overseeing opening and closing of museum buildings, including deactivating and activating alarm systems and locking of buildings at closing.
Responsible for the security of the store and the admissions money, ensuring store/admission money is available for the store and am/pm admission clerks and all moneys are secure in the store safe at the end of the day.
Ensures all scheduled personnel are on duty: including weekend custodian, store clerks, admission clerks, aquarists and exhibit interpreters.
Handles daily "problems" and inquiries from visitors and staff as they occur.
Organizes and maintains the model making and wood carving shop and drafting room.
Assists with museum sponsored Solomons Island Model Boat Club and Southern Maryland Wood Carvers Club.
Performs related work as required.