Museum Assistant - Hourly

St Mary's County Government; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary’s County Government seeks a part-time museum attendant to greet visitors, conduct tours, and operate the gift shop and admissions desk. You will maintain daily financial and attendance records and assist with programs and exhibits as needed.

The role requires interaction with the public, basic math and language skills, and ability to work outdoors and around waterfront environments. A valid driver's license and background check are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Equivalent technical training, education or experience accepted.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Background investigation with favorable consideration.

Responsibilities

• Open and close museum facilities.
• Greets visitors and conducts tours for all age groups.
• Operate museum gift shop and process admissions payments.
• Maintain daily financial and attendance records.
• May assist with museum/program and exhibit planning.
• May coordinate water taxi trips with boat Captain.
• May perform light housekeeping and grounds maintenance.
• Greet public and provide directions to attractions and visitor services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Site Supervisor.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Procedures compliance

Public communication

Apply policies

Independent work

Research skills

Office equipment

Language & math

Marine radio & walkie-talkies

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent technical training/experience

Valid driver's license

Background check clearance

Tools

Cash register

Credit card machine

Photocopier

Job description

Greets visitors to the museum; performs gift shop and admission sales; maintains daily financial and attendance records; gives guided walking tours; performs other duties as assigned.

LESS THAN 30 HOURS PER WEEK.

1. Reports directly to Site Supervisor
2. Open and close museum facilities;
3. Greets public, conducts tours for all age groups, gives directions to other attractions and visitor services;
4. Light housekeeping duties & maintenance; light grounds maintenance and gardening;
5. Operates museum gift shop and electronically processes admissions payments;
6. May assist with other gift shop duties;
7. May maintain boat manifest and communicate and coordinate water taxi trips with boat Captain;
8. May be asked to assist with museum / park program and exhibit planning and presentation
9. Performs other duties as assigned by Site Supervisor

1. Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary’s County Government policies and procedures;
2. Ability to follow Museum Division procedures;
3. Ability to effectively communicate with other staff and especially members of the public;
4. Ability to apply departmental policies and procedures to daily work tasks;
5. Ability to work independently on tasks and maintain accurate records;
6. Ability to utilize relevant resources to research information;
7. Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and simple office machines; (such as cash register; credit card machine, and photocopier);
8. Effective language and math skills;
9. Willingness and ability to learn and operate a marine radio and Walkie Talkies.

1. High school diploma or G.E.D;
2. Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience;
3. Valid drivers license;
4. Requires background investigation with favorable consideration.

Physical requirements

1. Work requires the ability to comfortably walk and talk ¼ mile without resting;
2. Work requires the ability to climb steep stairs, reach, pull and lift up to 25 lbs;
3. Work requires the ability to work outdoors in diverse temperature and weather conditions;
4. Work requires the ability to get on and off boats, move confidently on piers and kayak launch;
5. The museum sites are located in park settings with access to waterfront areas. These sites require normal safety precautions for indoor, outdoor and waterfront facilities. The Museum Division provides all required first aid and safety trainings and expects employees to read, understand and be prepared to use the St. Mary’s County Emergency Procedures Manual. All staff are expected to report or remove / repair any observed public and staff safety concerns.