Museum Assistant - Hourly

Overview Greets visitors to the museum; performs gift shop and admission sales; maintains daily financial and attendance records; gives guided walking tours; performs other duties as assigned. Less than 30 hours per week.Responsibilities Reports directly to Site SupervisorOpen and close museum facilitiesGreets public, conducts tours for all age groups, gives directions to other attractions and visitor servicesLight housekeeping duties & maintenance; light grounds maintenance and gardeningOperates museum gift shop and electronically processes admissions paymentsMay assist with other gift shop dutiesMay maintain boat manifest and communicate and coordinate water taxi trips with boat CaptainMay be asked to assist with museum / park program and exhibit planning and presentationPerforms other duties as assigned by Site SupervisorQualifications Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary's County Government policies and proceduresAbility to follow Museum Division proceduresAbility to effectively communicate with other staff and especially members of the publicAbility to apply departmental policies and procedures to daily work tasksAbility to work independently on tasks and maintain accurate recordsAbility to utilize relevant resources to research informationAbility to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and simple office machines (such as cash register; credit card machine, and photocopier)Effective language and math skillsWillingness and ability to learn and operate a marine radio and Walkie TalkiesEducation and Experience High school diploma or G.E.DOr equivalent technical training, education, and/or experienceValid driver's licenseRequires background investigation with favorable considerationPhysical Requirements Work requires the ability to comfortably walk and talk ¼ mile without restingWork requires the ability to climb steep stairs, reach, pull and lift up to 25 lbsWork requires the ability to work outdoors in diverse temperature and weather conditionsWork requires the ability to get on and off boats, move confidently on piers and kayak launchThe museum sites are located in park settings with access to waterfront areas. These sites require normal safety precautions for indoor, outdoor and waterfront facilities. The Museum Division provides all required first aid and safety trainings and expects employees to read, understand and be prepared to use the St. Mary's County Emergency Procedures Manual. All staff are expected to report or remove / repair any observed public and staff safety concerns.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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