Museum Program Assistant

Description:

The Program Assistant, part of the Education Department, participates in a wide array of day-to-day operations, to include, but not limited to facilitating and providing Liichokoshkomo’ interpretive school tours and overall Museum educational program support. The part-time position work schedule is flexible, during the week, but needing weekend coverage. The Program Assistant will need to be available for educational programs offered at the Museum during Spring Break, Fall Break, Winter Break, for summer events, special events and some evenings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The priority of this position is to create a positive visitor experience for guests through every aspect of their interaction in the Museum including the exploration of the exhibits, participation in programs, classes, birthday parties and special events that includes storytelling and reenacting.
• This position will greet and interact with Museum guests and school age groups, answer routine questions about exhibits and the Museum and will lead tours.
• Assists with scheduling and the utilization of the Annie Oakley Society Center lunches and programs.
• Serve as a floater within the Museum when not assisting with programs, being comfortable with various aspects of the Museum.
• Learn and be knowledgeable about the Museum’s programs, exhibits, pricing and memberships.
• Participates in idea development, research and implementation of educational programming and events for the Museum.