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Summary
Who We Are
The Museum seeks a dependable and detail-oriented Museum Membership Assistant to provide administrative support for membership operations. This part-time position focuses on transactional processing, member communications, and day-to-day support for the Membership Manager.
Job Summary
The Museum Membership Assistant is responsible for processing memberships and renewals, maintaining accurate member records, responding to inquiries, and assisting with membership administration. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, service-oriented, and able to work independently in a professional environment.
Responsibilities*- Process new memberships, renewals, upgrades, and related transactions accurately and in a timely manner
- Maintain and update membership records and databases
- Respond to member inquiries via email, phone, and mail with professionalism and courtesy
- Prepare acknowledgment letters, receipts, membership cards, and related correspondence
- Assist with membership mailings, reports, and data entry projects
- Support the Membership Manager with daily administrative tasks and special projects
- Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of donor/member information
- Provide excellent customer service to members, visitors, and internal stakeholders
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree preferred
- Prior administrative, clerical, customer service, or office support experience
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with data entry and recordkeeping
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn database systems
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Experience with CRM or membership database systems
- Prior experience in higher education, nonprofit, museum, or cultural institution settings
- Interest in museums, education, arts, or public engagement
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .
Work Schedule
Approximately 7 hours per week with flexible scheduling based on departmental needs.
Additional Information
This position is on site with the possibility of some remote work determined by unit based on workflow.
Pay rate is $20 per hour
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
277636
Working Title
Museum Membership Assistant
Job Title
PROGRAM ASST (TEMP)
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
College Of Lsa
Department
LSA UG: Museum of Nat History
Posting Begin/End Date
5/18/2026 - 6/01/2026
Career Interest
Temporary Job Opening -
Job Description
Who We Are
The Museum seeks a dependable and detail-oriented Museum Membership Assistant to provide administrative support for membership operations. This part-time position focuses on transactional processing, member communications, and day-to-day support for the Membership Manager.
Job Summary
The Museum Membership Assistant is responsible for processing memberships and renewals, maintaining accurate member records, responding to inquiries, and assisting with membership administration. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, service-oriented, and able to work independently in a professional environment.
Responsibilities*- Process new memberships, renewals, upgrades, and related transactions accurately and in a timely manner
- Maintain and update membership records and databases
- Respond to member inquiries via email, phone, and mail with professionalism and courtesy
- Prepare acknowledgment letters, receipts, membership cards, and related correspondence
- Assist with membership mailings, reports, and data entry projects
- Support the Membership Manager with daily administrative tasks and special projects
- Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of donor/member information
- Provide excellent customer service to members, visitors, and internal stakeholders
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree preferred
- Prior administrative, clerical, customer service, or office support experience
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with data entry and recordkeeping
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn database systems
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Experience with CRM or membership database systems
- Prior experience in higher education, nonprofit, museum, or cultural institution settings
- Interest in museums, education, arts, or public engagement
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .
Work Schedule
Approximately 7 hours per week with flexible scheduling based on departmental needs.
Additional Information
This position is on site with the possibility of some remote work determined by unit based on workflow.
Pay rate is $20 per hour
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
277636
Working Title
Museum Membership Assistant
Job Title
PROGRAM ASST (TEMP)
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
College Of Lsa
Department
LSA UG: Museum of Nat History
Posting Begin/End Date
5/18/2026 - 6/01/2026
Career Interest
Temporary Job Opening -
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