Museum Tech I (Temporary)
About The Position
This is a temporary, full-time position with the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources – Museum of Natural Sciences, located in Raleigh, NC. The role involves working in the Living Conservatory, ensuring its smooth operation, and providing an engaging experience for Museum guests. Responsibilities include opening and closing the conservatory, staffing entry and exit points, interpreting content, monitoring animals and plants, and addressing guest behavior. Temporary employees working an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position to work in this temporary role. The Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) aims to expand temporary employees' skill sets to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.
Requirements
- High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience as related to knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of basic natural history, zoology, botany, or similar field applicable to the area of assignment.
- Basic ability to judge risk and effectively minimize common dangers for guests (wet floors, access to restricted areas, preventing damage, etc).
- Great customer service skills with the ability to verbally communicate effectively with guests of all ages.
Responsibilities
- Punctually opening and closing the Living Conservatory to Museum guests according to set schedules and supervisor instructions; working either fixed or flexible schedules
- Staffing - the entry and exit positions in the Living Conservatory according to operating procedures and coordinating with the team to ensure smooth operation during the workday
- Interpreting - Living Conservatory content and related topics, answering guest questions, and fostering a guest experience that is exciting, informative, and inclusive
- Continually monitoring the animals, plants, and resources in the Living Conservatory; identifying potential issues; creating records and communicating with care staff
- Identifying and intervening in cases of problem guest behavior; protecting animals, plants, and other assets, contacting Museum animal care and security staff as needed
- Support and deliver other types of guest-facing programming during Museum events
- and other duties when needed…
Benefits
- Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
