Work Study - Museum of the Big Bend 2026-2027
About The Position
The Museum of the Big Bend is seeking a Work Study student for the Fall 2026 through Summer 2027 terms. This position involves working one 6-hour shift on Saturdays and additional 3-hour shifts during the week (Tuesday-Friday), adaptable to the student's school schedule. The role requires maintaining high standards of punctuality and accountability, effective communication, accurate management of POS systems, protecting museum assets, and ensuring a safe environment. Responsibilities include customer service, visual merchandising, and event support. This position is security sensitive and requires a background check.
Requirements
- Work Study eligibility
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Background check required
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of POS systems
- Customer service experience
- Visual merchandising skills
- Event support experience
Responsibilities
- Consistently demonstrate a high standard of punctuality and accountability to help ensure success of museum and staff.
- Maintain effective communication with Events Coordinator and museum staff/volunteers.
- Accurately manage POS systems by receiving and processing cash, check, and credit card transactions when working Welcome Desk and Gift Shop.
- Protect all MoBB assets while ensuring a safe environment for all visitors and staff.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Conduct inventory as needed.
- Occasionally available nights and weekends for MoBB events.
- Additional tasks as assigned by the Museum Director or Events Coordinator.
- Greet visitors promptly and genuinely, re-engage appropriately.
- Provide friendly and helpful customer service to all museum and gift shop visitors.
- Keep up to date on current inventory/product knowledge to increase customer engagement and sales.
- Accurately speak to MoBB memberships and upcoming events to help generate revenue.
- Implement “close to open” strategy by keeping Gift Shop organized, clean, and stocked daily.
- Unpack and ticket merchandise deliveries.
- Occasionally required to be onsite for events to provide support and ensure a seamless experience for client rentals. This will include nights, weekends, and some holidays.
- Assist with set up and tear down of events.
- Regular bending, twisting, turning, and squatting to complete room setups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
