Museum Aide - Temporary

The Town of Ocean City, MD; Ocean City (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Ocean City, MD invites applications for a Museum Aide to staff the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum. You will greet visitors, interpret exhibits, handle admissions and merchandise at the point-of-sale, and help maintain a clean, welcoming space for guests and school groups.

This position offers an hourly wage of $16.86 with a schedule spanning May–October (up to 21 hours/week) and weekend coverage year-round, supporting local history and tourism initiatives in Ocean City,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with the public.
• Experience with point-of-sale systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Join our premier organization dedicated to the preservation, education, and research of coastal Worcester County!

Museum aide will staff the newly restored Museum of Ocean City, and the Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum.Smuseum 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.

WORK SCHEDULE

2026

• May-October: Up to 21 hours a week for 25 weeks
• Saturday and Sunday: November-April 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

• Hourly rate: $16.86

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

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.