BASIC – Job Description: Museum Attendant for the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame Museum
Position Overview: The Museum Attendant is responsible for providing excellent visitor experiences at the museum. They play a crucial role in ensuring the museum operates smoothly by welcoming visitors, answering questions, maintaining exhibits and museum cleanliness, and assisting with administrative tasks. The attendant serves as a frontline representative of the museum, fostering positive interactions and helping visitors engage with the memorabilia and exhibits.
Key Responsibilities
1. Visitor Engagement:
· Greet visitors warmly, provide a friendly and welcoming atmosphere
· Provide information, directions, and answer questions from visitors
2. Exhibit/Museum Maintenance:
· Maintain the cleanliness of the entire museum, including exhibits, memorabilia, and displays
3. Security and Safety:
· Maintain a vigilant presence to prevent theft, vandalism, or any unauthorized behavior in the museum
4. Sales:
· Sell merchandise and special event tickets utilizing the square device to process credit card transactions and record sales
· Handle transactions accurately and maintain the cash register in accordance with museum protocols
5. Administrative Support:
· Assist with tasks such as record-keeping, data entry, and managing visitor logs
· Help with special events, workshops, or guided tours as required
6. Public Relations:
· Represent the museum positively and professionally
· Uphold the museum’s reputation and actively promote its mission and values
7. Qualifications:
· High school diploma or equivalent
· Comfortable with a flexible work schedule, including weekends and holidays
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean and orderly environment
· Enthusiasm for sports, history, culture, and the subject matter of the museum
· Basic computer skills for sales, data entry, and communication purposes.
· Engagement in local community activities
8. Physical Requirements:
· Ability to stand, walk, and move around the museum for extended periods
· Able to lift and carry moderately heavy items such as exhibit components or merchandise
- 11 or 12 hours per week.
- Pay is $11 per hour.