Museum Store & Visitor Experience Associate (Part-Time)

State of Nevada (NV); Moapa Valley (NV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Division of Museums and History, is seeking a Museum Attendant I for a part-time role at the Lost City Museum in Overton. You will handle admissions, operate the store, and assist visitors with information and directions.

Responsibilities include cash handling, POS transactions, inventory management, basic clerical tasks, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment. The schedule is Thursday–Sunday with occasional holidays and evenings.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience working with the public; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• Ability to speak effectively with visitors in a courteous and tactful way in a high-volume public contact setting; read and write English sufficiently to understand written instructions and maintain routine records and logs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare museum for visitors by turning on lighting, inspecting premises for damage, assisting in clean-up, and ensuring readiness to receive visitors.
• Assist visitors by providing information and directions; answer questions regarding exhibits, programs and services, history, and locations of public facilities; and help visitors with special needs.
• Operate surveillance systems to ensure the protection of visitors and property within the museum; patrol museum and check exhibits for security and vandalism; refer security issues to proper authorities and secure the building at the end of the day; prepare accident reports and maintain security log.
• Collect admission and other fees and make change as necessary; keep records of revenue received and prepare appropriate paperwork; assist in the museum store as cashier/salesclerk as assigned.
• Perform clerical tasks such as answering phones, typing, and mailing letters and packages; prepare and post museum content to website or social media site; make bank deposits; check out educational materials to customers; perform basic computer tasks and data entry; and perform custodial duties as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone etiquette

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

The Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Division of Museums and History, is seeking a Museum Attendant I for a part-time role at the Lost City Museum in Overton. You will handle admissions, operate the store, and assist visitors with information and directions.

Responsibilities include cash handling, POS transactions, inventory management, basic clerical tasks, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment. The schedule is Thursday–Sunday with occasional holidays and evenings.