Exhibit Designer - Museum jobs in Austin, NV

Do you want to want to work in a historical monument that was built in 1876? Do you love history, culture, and architecture? Do you need a part-time job for the summer? Come work with us at the famous Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City, NV as a Front Desk Receptionist!

Work days are 2 to 3 days a week, Monday through Sunday, with occasional additional days, through November 31, 2024
Hours are 9:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. On occasion dates might change. Some days on-call. We will possibly need front desk help for museum events that happen once a month during the weekend.

Greet all visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
Provide welcome and orientation to all visitors.
Open and close the admissions/museum store register.
Sell admission tickets.
Assist visitors with museum store sales.
Give an overview of the Fourth Ward School Museum and Virginia City.
Balance cash register at the beginning and end of each shift.
Engage and educate the public about the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum and the benefits of membership.
Open, close and secure the museum building.
Other duties as assigned (Light clerical work and light cleaning).

Qualifications

Previous experience in retail sales or customer service is preferred.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work with a diverse public.
Ability to accurately use/balance cash register for both admissions ticket sales and museum store sales.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Highly self-motivated.
Solid organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
Love of history and museums.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person