Museum Shop Assistant

Bowdoinham Country Store; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Museum of Art Shop Assistant at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, ME provides coverage of the pavilion reception area and shop, greeting visitors and promoting the museum’s programs. You will count, assist customers, restock merchandise, and handle telephone inquiries, with familiarity of exhibitions and collections helpful.

This casual, part-time position pays $18.50 per hour and requires a high school diploma; flexible hours may apply. Bowdoin emphasizes diversity and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Liberal arts degree with art history coursework desirable.
• Knowledge of art history helpful; strong communication essential.
• Familiarity with POS systems, credit card machines, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Count, greet, and orient visitors to the Museum.
• Sell shop merchandise and answer telephone inquiries.
• Provide coverage of pavilion reception area and shop.
• Assist shop manager with receiving merchandise and restocking.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Liberal arts degree desirable

Tools

POS systems

Credit card machines

Teams

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

Title

Posting Number

Posting Number C00443JP

Department

Department Museum of Art

Job Summary

The Museum of Art Shop Assistant will provide consistent and knowledgeable coverage of the pavilion reception area and Museum shop and endorse the programs and mission of the Museum of Art and Bowdoin College. Major responsibilities are to count, greet, and orient visitors to the Museum, be alert to security issues, sell shop merchandise, and answer telephone inquiries. Familiarity with the Museum’s current temporary exhibitions and permanent collections is important. This position may also provide support to the shop manager by helping to receive merchandise and restock.

The hourly range for this position is expected to be: $18.50/hr

Education/Skills Requirements

High School diploma or GED is required. College degree, preferably a liberal arts degree with courses in art history, is desirable. Knowledge of and interest in art history is extremely helpful, and accurate record keeping and excellent communication skills are essential. This position requires comfort with Point of Sales Systems, credit card machines and computer programs such as Teams for communicating among staff.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

1-2 years in customer service, ability to multi-task, and previous retail experience preferred.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

This is a casual, part-time, non-benefit eligible position working less than 19 hours/week.

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity.

We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years.

Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Shift N/A

Employment Category

Employment Category Casual

Benefits Eligible

Benefits Eligible No

Pay Type

Pay Type Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/11/2026

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting

Type of Posting Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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