Museum Assistant

Summary

Job Overview:The Museum Assistant is a year round part-time position located at the following facility: Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St, Oswego, IL. Responsibilities include serving the needs of the external and internal customers of Little White School Museum and the Oswegoland Park District, while supporting the Oswegoland Park District's mission statement.Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Significant involvement in serving the needs of the customerSignificant involvement in answering, managing, and following up with phone calls and inquiriesSignificant involvement in assisting and supporting staff with their needsConsiderable involvement in providing Museum tours and assisting with historical programs and eventsConsiderable involvement in accepting Museum donations and providing receiptsConsiderable involvement in prioritizing and performing varied tasksConsiderable involvement in managing the Museum store and salesConsiderable involvement in assisting with transcribing various documentsConsiderable involvement in managing office functions and facility scheduleConsiderable involvement in maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of facilities, as well as being aware of any unsafe situations and making suggestions for improvements and some involvement working with the Park District on building repairs and safety issuesWillingness to continue to gain knowledge in relation to the Museum and communityMaintaining AED and First Aid Kits, as well as updating relevant reportsFacilitating merchandise sales using Square Software and cash sales, as well as restocking merchandiseAccepting artifacts and other museum donations and completing relevant reportsFilling in non-regularly scheduled shifts when availableOther duties as assignedSkills and Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid drivers licenseDemonstrate interest in local history and community museumsAbility to plan, organize and make decisions independently and possess conflict-resolution and delegation skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writingAbility to deal well with the public and employees of the Park District, as well as the members of the Oswegoland Heritage AssociationAbility to understand and utilize varied informationAbility to operate office machinery, computers, scanners, CD disc copiers, electronic cameras, and fax machineKnowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; InDesign and Photoshop; FileMaker Pro; internet searchingUnderstand and exhibit behavior consistent with stated values of the DistrictHours: Monday nights (4-9pm) November through April, and as needed substitute. The Museum Assistant's schedule may vary to meet the needs of the Little White School Museum. Weekend and evening hours will be required throughout the year.Benefits: Employee Wellness Programs and IncentivesEmployee Recognition ProgramsDiscounts at Our Golf CourseSeason Passes to Our Aquatic CenterFree or Discounted Prices for Our Fitness & Special Event ProgramsRate: $15-$18/hourPosition will conclude accepting applications on September 26th, 2025.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Job Overview:The Museum Assistant is a year round part-time position located at the following facility: Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St, Oswego, IL. Responsibilities include serving the needs of the external and internal customers of Little White School Museum and the Oswegoland Park District, while supporting the Oswegoland Park District's mission statement.Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Significant involvement in serving the needs of the customerSignificant involvement in answering, managing, and following up with phone calls and inquiriesSignificant involvement in assisting and supporting staff with their needsConsiderable involvement in providing Museum tours and assisting with historical programs and eventsConsiderable involvement in accepting Museum donations and providing receiptsConsiderable involvement in prioritizing and performing varied tasksConsiderable involvement in managing the Museum store and salesConsiderable involvement in assisting with transcribing various documentsConsiderable involvement in managing office functions and facility scheduleConsiderable involvement in maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of facilities, as well as being aware of any unsafe situations and making suggestions for improvements and some involvement working with the Park District on building repairs and safety issuesWillingness to continue to gain knowledge in relation to the Museum and communityMaintaining AED and First Aid Kits, as well as updating relevant reportsFacilitating merchandise sales using Square Software and cash sales, as well as restocking merchandiseAccepting artifacts and other museum donations and completing relevant reportsFilling in non-regularly scheduled shifts when availableOther duties as assignedSkills and Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid drivers licenseDemonstrate interest in local history and community museumsAbility to plan, organize and make decisions independently and possess conflict-resolution and delegation skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writingAbility to deal well with the public and employees of the Park District, as well as the members of the Oswegoland Heritage AssociationAbility to understand and utilize varied informationAbility to operate office machinery, computers, scanners, CD disc copiers, electronic cameras, and fax machineKnowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; InDesign and Photoshop; FileMaker Pro; internet searchingUnderstand and exhibit behavior consistent with stated values of the DistrictHours: Monday nights (4-9pm) November through April, and as needed substitute. The Museum Assistant's schedule may vary to meet the needs of the Little White School Museum. Weekend and evening hours will be required throughout the year.Benefits: Employee Wellness Programs and IncentivesEmployee Recognition ProgramsDiscounts at Our Golf CourseSeason Passes to Our Aquatic CenterFree or Discounted Prices for Our Fitness & Special Event ProgramsRate: $15-$18/hourPosition will conclude accepting applications on September 26th, 2025.#J-18808-Ljbffr