Temporary Part-Time Museum Attendant

City of Foley•City of Foley, AL

About The Position

The Museum Attendant provides visitor services and operational support for the Foley Museums & Heritage Department under the direct supervision of the Museums Manager. The position primarily works Saturdays at the Foley Railroad Museum and assists with guest services, gift shop operations, and loading passengers onto the event train. The employee may also work weekday fill-in shifts at either the Foley Railroad Museum or Holmes Medical Museum and occasionally help prepare event trains for weekly operation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in a job-related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid driver's license.
Pass a criminal background check, including a driving record check.
Pass a pre-employment physical.

Responsibilities

Greet visitors and provide information about museum exhibits, programs, operating hours, and local attractions.
Answer visitor questions and help maintain a welcoming and professional environment.
Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the event train and ensure riders follow established safety procedures.
Manage the event train boarding line, monitor passenger capacity, and communicate with the train driver during operation.
Operate the gift shop point-of-sale system and barcode scanner.
Process cash and credit card transactions, provide receipts, and maintain accurate transaction records.
Stock, organize, scan, and display gift shop merchandise.
Monitor the outdoor donation box and report security, damage, or maintenance concerns.
Help maintain clean, orderly, and safe public areas at museum facilities.
Occasionally prepare event trains for weekly operation, including washing and cleaning trains and filling fuel tanks in accordance with established safety procedures.
Open and close museum facilities as assigned.
Record visitor attendance and assist with museum programs and special events as needed.
Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, equipment problems, and unusual incidents to the Museums Manager.
Perform other related duties as assigned.