Job Posting: Visitor Services Assistant

Job Opportunity: Visitor Services Assistant

Title: Visitor Services Assistant

Job type: Part-time

Wage: $17/hour

Hours: Thursday to Sunday, 24 hours/week

Start date: Immediately

Main responsibilities:

·  Staff the reception desk

·  Greet visitors and facilitate an excellent visitor experience

·  Provide information on exhibits, local history, and other local attractions

·  Assist customers in the gift shop, process sales, restock, and merchandise displays

·  Receive membership forms and payments

·  Provide information on events and process registrations

·  Receive research requests and forward to the Curator

·  Answer the phone, take messages when necessary

·  Support Staff and volunteers during events or programming, including school or group tours

·  When there is time, support Staff in other projects

Qualifications:

·  Friendly and outgoing with strong communication skills

·  Interest in history, heritage, arts, and culture

·  Retail sales and customer service experience

·  Well organized with attention to detail

·  Comfortable using Point-of-Sale systems and computers

Three month probation period. A criminal Record Check is required upon hiring.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please send your resumé and cover letter to curator@summerlandmuseum.org.