Museum Gift Shop & Outreach Assistant (Part-time)
About The Position
Under supervision, perform a wide variety of services which support the day-to-day operations of the museum; instructs and/or assists museum visitors engaged in various outreach programs; support involvement of UWSP students in museum operations and programming. This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week, with an anticipation to begin in December 2025 and go through to the end of June 2026. Full position description is available upon request. The Olson Museum of Natural History is located in the center of the UWSP campus in the Science Building. The museum offers a variety of on-site field trips and programs for the community about nature and science topics. Currently the museum is rebuilding all of our exhibits in our new location below the Planetarium. The first exhibit to open will be the rock and fossil exhibit, along with a discovery room, and a gift shop. UWSP students, from all areas of study, work and volunteer for programming, special projects, coursework, and events.
Requirements
- Microsoft Office suite
- Microsoft Teams
- Outlook email and calendar
- Communication skills, writing and speaking
- Enthusiasm for natural science education
Nice To Haves
- Publishing tools
- Social media
- Digital learning tools
- Experience in retail sales and customer service
- Time management and multitasking
Responsibilities
- Perform a wide variety of services which support the day-to-day operations of the museum
- Instructs and/or assists museum visitors engaged in various outreach programs
- Support involvement of UWSP students in museum operations and programming
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
