Museum Assistant I
About The Position
The Museum Assistant provides vital entry-level support to keep our museum vibrant, welcoming, and running smoothly. This role is the face of the museum—greeting guests, answering questions, and handling gift shop sales with a customer-first attitude. You will play a key part in the daily life of the museum by performing opening/closing procedures, keeping galleries pristine, and tracking visitor data. This dynamic position offers a great introduction to the museum field, where you will assist with the setup of exciting public events, help safely prepare materials for educational programs, and support the behind-the-scenes installation of local history exhibitions.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Six months of face-to-face customer service experience
- Current enrollment in or completion of relevant college coursework (such as Museum Studies, History, or Education)
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
Responsibilities
- Greeting guests
- Answering questions
- Handling gift shop sales
- Performing opening/closing procedures
- Keeping galleries pristine
- Tracking visitor data
- Assisting with the setup of public events
- Helping prepare materials for educational programs
- Supporting the installation of local history exhibitions
Benefits
- Access to county wellness center (gym equipment)
- Participation in employee events
- Participation in workshops
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
