About this opportunity
St. Mary's County Public Schools lists this Museum Assistant - Hourly opportunity in leonardtown, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
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.
Essential Functions
Reports directly to Site Supervisor
Open and close museum facilities
Greets public, conducts tours for all age groups, gives directions to other attractions and visitor services
Light housekeeping duties & maintenance; light grounds maintenance and gardening
Operates museum gift shop and electronically processes admissions payments
May assist with other gift shop duties
May maintain boat manifest and communicate and coordinate water taxi trips with boat Captain
May be asked to assist with museum / park program and exhibit planning and presentation
Performs other duties as assigned by Site Supervisor
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary's County Government policies and procedures
Ability to follow Museum Division procedures
Ability to effectively communicate with other staff and especially members of the public
Ability to apply departmental policies and procedures to daily work tasks
Ability to work independently on tasks and maintain accurate records
Ability to utilize relevant resources to research information
Ability 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 skills
Willingness and ability to learn and operate a marine radio and Walkie Talkies
Education and Experience
High school diploma or G.E.D
Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience
Valid drivers license
Requires background investigation with favorable consideration
Physical Requirements
Work requires the ability to comfortably walk and talk ¼ mile without resting
Work requires the ability to climb steep stairs, reach, pull and lift up to 25 lbs
Work requires the ability to work outdoors in diverse temperature and weather conditions
Work requires the ability to get on and off boats, move confidently on piers and kayak launch
The 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.
Worksite address
leonardtown, MD, 20650, US
Who can apply
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