Museum Aide - Temporary

City of Santa Fe Springs; Ocean City (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum in Ocean City, MD is seeking a Museum Aide to staff the newly restored Museum of Ocean City and the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, providing interpretation to visitors and answering questions about local history.

You will operate the museum's point of sale for admissions and donations, maintain cleanliness, greet visitors, and assist during programs and events, while serving as an ambassador for tourism and coastal heritage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience working with the public.
• POS system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the museum’s POS system for admissions and merch.
• Greet visitors and provide information about exhibits.
• Serve as an ambassador for town tourism and local history.
• Provide interpretation during museum programs and events.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the museum, including restrooms, sweeping, trash removal, and dusting exhibits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public interaction

POS systems

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Job Description

Join our premier organization dedicated to the preservation, education, and research of coastal Worcester County! The Museum aide will staff the newly restored Museum of Ocean City, and the Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum. Museum aide will provide interpretation to visitors and answer questions regarding the history represented within the Museum. The museum aide is also responsible for maintaining the museum's cleanliness, which includes sweeping, removing trash, and dusting exhibits. The Museum aide will operate the museum's point of sale and accept admissions and donations from the public.

Job Duties

• Operate the museum’s point-of-sale system for admissions and merchandise sales


• Greet visitors and provide information about exhibits


• Serve as an ambassador for the Town’s tourism opportunities and local history


• Provide interpretation and assistance during museum programs and events


• Maintain cleanliness throughout the museum, including restrooms, sweeping, trash removal, and dusting exhibits


• Other duties as assigned

WORK SCHEDULE

The Schedule Includes

• May-October: Up to 21 hours a week for 25 weeks


• Saturday and Sunday: November-April 9:30 am -1:30 pm

SALARY

• Hourly rate: $16.86

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED


• Experience working with the public


• Experience with point-of-sale systems - preferred

Applicants must be able to pass a post offer drug screening and background check.

Christine Okerblom - Curator

Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum

P. O. Box 603

Ocean City, MD 21843

[phone]

www.oceancitymd.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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