Museum Research Worker jobs in Kansas City, KS

The City of Lenexa Parks & Recreation department is currently accepting applications for our Docent - Legler Barn position. This position will know Johnson County and Lenexa's history and have the ability to operate POS systems.

The working hours for this position are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

At the City of Lenexa, our employees are dedicated to the City’s core values – integrity, service, teamwork, dedication, vision and caring. We all chip in and roll up our sleeves to deliver exceptional customer service.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be organized
• Work well independently
• Communicate effectively
• Enjoy research

Position Summary

The Docent – Legler Barn serves as the primary person for daily museum operations, speaks with and educates the public about the Legler Barn Museum/Train Depot as well as local and regional history. Work involves answering phone and voicemail, cleaning and caring for artifacts, greeting and guiding visitors and providing daily reports to the Recreation Supervisor.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Opens and closes museum.
• Completes daily operational tasks, such as, greeting guests, maintaining visitor logs, collecting donations and providing a brief history of the building.
• Completes cleaning and collection care tasks as requested by the supervisor.
• Works with museum technology and sets video loop.
• Conducts tours of the museum and grounds as needed.
• Assists in the promotion of museum programs; including writing materials for the Town Talk, editing text or other marketing material as requested by supervisor.
• Assists with special events, private tours and festivals as needed.
• Refers visitors or callers to appropriate City, LHS personnel, business or organization.
• Alerts appropriate staff to building, restroom and park maintenance issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Compliance with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Minimum: High school diploma or G.E.D.; two years of customer service experience and satisfactory credit history.

Desired: Experience with local and regional history, museum environments, guiding tours and working with children and seniors.

Environment and Physical Factors

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. This position requires good physical condition including the ability to walk and climb stairs; the ability to sit for prolonged periods; and the ability to lift objects weighing up to approximately 50 lbs.

Compensation

Hourly rate of pay is $15.50 – $17.12 per hour dependent on qualifications and directly related experience.

Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check.

To apply complete an online application and submit a resume. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Lenexa strives to treat all employees fairly, with consistency and respect, while providing a positive, challenging and rewarding work environment. We value and encourage diversity in our workplace.