Museum Specialist (Temporary, Non-Benefited)
About The Position
The Campbell Recreation and Community Services Department is seeking a temporary Museum Specialist to assist with museum education programs, including on-site school field trips, museum special events, and museum exhibit planning for education programs. The assignment has varying hours, with required availability Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Training for all duties will be provided. The ideal candidate is comfortable leading large groups, working independently, enjoys working with school-age children, and is willing to take initiative to solve problems while remaining flexible and adaptable to unforeseen circumstances.
Requirements
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds.
- Must be over 18 years of age.
- Availability Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
- Comfort leading large groups and working independently.
- Enjoy working with school-age children.
- Willingness to take initiative to solve problems and adapt to unforeseen circumstances.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate scheduled school field trips inside the Campbell Historical Museum Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
- Memorize interpretive materials and give presentations to large groups of children and parents.
- Lead school group tours and work with classroom teachers.
- Prepare museum supplies and resources for scheduled field trips and perform related tasks as assigned.
- Communicate effectively orally or in writing by phone, email, or other forms of communication.
- Represent the Campbell Museum in a positive light.
- Assist with museum special events and museum exhibit planning for education programs.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
