MUSEUM PROGRAM ASSISTANT

City of Little Rock, AR; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Little Rock, AR, is seeking a Museum Program Assistant for the MacArthur Museum at the AR Military History complex in Little Rock. You will assist in developing museum programs, schedule and conduct guided tours, and help train volunteers to present programs and tours.

This non-exempt, full-time role requires a Bachelor’s degree in History or related field, museum experience, and the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in History, Education or related field.
• Minimum 1 year museum experience or 1 year of research and 1 year of leadership/supervisory experience.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends; standard First Aid and CPR certifications preferred or within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in museum program development and schedule/conduct guided tours.
• Train volunteers to present programs and tours.

Skills

First Aid & CPR certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in History, Education or related area

Job description

Salary: $33,536.00 – $41,704.00 Annually
Location : Parks & Recreation-Museum of AR Military History, 503 East 9th Street, Little Rock, AR
Job Type: Full Time- Regular Position
Job Number: PR-2026-09
Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Division: Cultural-Museum
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Supervisory Responsibility?: No
On-Line Applications Only?: Yes
Department:: Parks and Recreation Department

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

JOB OBJECTIVE: To assist in museum program development activities at the MacArthur Museum; schedules and conducts guided tours; trains volunteers to present programs and tours.

This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Essential Functions

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Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in History, Education or a related area, one (1) year of work experience in a museum setting or one (1) year of demonstrated research experience and one (1) year of leadership and supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess Standard First Aid and Community CPR certifications, or other certifications which incorporate Standard First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR, within six (6) months of employment, and maintain certifications for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.