Museum Summer Gallery Attendant

JCPRD•Overland Park, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the award-winning Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) team and help make a real impact in this community! As part of our National Gold Medal Award–winning organization, you’ll help bring joy, adventure, and enrichment to millions each year. JCPRD welcomes over 7 million visitors to our parks and engages 3 million+ participants in more than 4,000 programs—and we’re still growing. When you work at JCPRD, you’re joining a team recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. Enjoy outstanding benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a workplace culture built on passion, creativity, and teamwork. Named Best Large Employer in Johnson County for two years running, JCPRD is the perfect place to grow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it. Come work where you play—and help us inspire healthier, happier lives for everyone! Summer Gallery Attendants at the Johnson County Museum play an integral role in ensuring that guests have a positive experience in our facility, and ensuring facility and museum rules are followed, especially during peak summer hours. We are looking for candidates who are positive, professional, outgoing, and friendly. This is a part-time, seasonal position with shifts Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, $16/hr. The position will run from June 1 - August 7.

Requirements

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs.
Must have good verbal communication skills, and confidence working with the public.
Must be aware and alert to respond to issues in the gallery quickly.
High school graduate or equivalent.
JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department.

Responsibilities

Fielding questions, comments, and concerns from visitors, making them feel heard and valued.
Monitoring all museum galleries to ensure rules are being followed.
Monitoring gallery to ensure everything is in order (i.e. picking up trash, ensuring guests are behaving appropriately, not touching artifacts, etc.).
Cleaning KidScape at midday and resetting toys/costumes in KidScape throughout the shift to ensure the space stays organized and clean.
Facilitating hands-on learning experiences with education collection at select times.
Maintaining interactives (resetting and making sure they are in working order).
Greeting and provide orientation for KidScape group visits.
Other duties as assigned.