Johnson County Museum Summer Gallery Attendant

JCPRD; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an acclaimed park and recreation district, making a positive impact on the community. As a Summer Gallery Attendant, you will ensure guests have a memorable experience while maintaining the integrity of the museum. This part-time, seasonal role offers the chance to engage with visitors, manage gallery activities, and contribute to a vibrant cultural environment. With a focus on excellence in public service, this position is perfect for outgoing individuals who thrive in a friendly atmosphere. Enjoy a supportive organizational culture while helping to inspire play, culture, and education in the community.

Benefits

Employee Incentives

Excellent Benefits

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Good verbal communication skills and confidence working with the public.

Responsibilities

• Fielding questions and concerns from visitors.
• Monitoring museum galleries to ensure rules are followed.
• Cleaning and organizing KidScape area.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Overview

Make a positive impact on the community by joining the Johnson County Park and Recreation District team and help us enhance the lives of thousands through excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. As a JCPRD employee, you'll be part of a locally, regionally, and nationally acclaimed organization that annually hosts nearly 7 million park visitors and engages nearly 3 million participants in 4,000+ programs. With excellent benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a great organizational culture, JCPRD is building a thriving park and recreation system that inspires play, culture, and education, supporting healthy and fulfilling lives for all. Come work where you play!

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, $15/hr. The position will run from June 2 - August 8.

Job Description

• 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 mid-day and resetting toys/costumes in KidScape throughout the shift to ensure the space stays organized and clean.
• Maintaining interactives (resetting and making sure they are in working order).
• Greeting and provide orientation for KidScape group visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job 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.
• Education and Experience: High school graduate or equivalent.

JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary byDepartment.