Museum Assistant

Description:

Museum Assistants will be in charge of the museum’s marketing and educational initiatives and day-to-day operations, including responding to inquiries, cleaning tasks, admission, and visitor assistance. Museum Assistants are the first point of contact at the museum. They are the regular onsite staff and will offer assistance and tours to the public. Each Assistant will work with the Museum Manager/Curator on different aspects of museum work including handling and researching collections, undertaking educational activities, developing new projects, and promoting the museum on digital platforms.

Duties include:

• Opening and closing the museum
• Greeting visitors, overseeing admissions and answering questions
• Giving guided tours to individuals and groups
• Conducting routine cleaning
• Performing reception duties including answering emails and phone calls
• Maintaining daily records such as visitor demographics and daily revenue
• Assisting the museum manager with the museum's educational programs and events