Art Center Aide

City of Muscatine; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Muscatine is seeking a part-time clerical assistant for the Muscatine Art Center to greet visitors, answer phones, and perform routine clerical duties. The role supports a welcoming visitor experience and behind-the-scenes office tasks in a historic center.

Regular hours are Thursday 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m., with additional event hours as needed. A background check is required; candidates must have a high school diploma and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Some office or clerical experience required.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct Art Center visitors.
• Answer the phone and route calls.
• Complete routine clerical tasks.
• Assist with events or special functions as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical/Office experience

Independent worker

Telephone etiquette

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This part time position at the beautiful and historic Muscatine Art Center provides a friendly face to visitors and provides clerical support for the center. This position is responsible to greet and direct Art Center visitors, answer the phone, and complete routine clerical work. Regular hours will be Thursday from 5:00-7:00 p.m., and Saturday/Sunday hours from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Hours may also be scheduled for special events. Pay is $16/hour.

The successful candidate will be able to pass a background check, have graduated from high school, have excellent customer service skills, have some office or clerical experience, and be able to work independently.

Hiring Process
For civil service positions, applications are screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to participate in the civil service testing process.

For non-civil service positions, the hiring process is established in a manner appropriate for the position. It is the City’s goal to successfully match the right candidates for the right positions.

It is the policy of the City of Muscatine not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, religion, or disability. The City is an EQUAL. OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, and recognizes the requirements of THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. The City of Muscatine has also made a strong commitment to employees and the public to provide a safe and drug-free work environment through the implementation of a DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM.

The CITY OF MUSCATINE has, and will continue to make, a reasonable commitment toward achieving the spirit and intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination against the handicapped/disabled.