Museum Assistant

Overview

Murray City is seeking a part-time Museum Assistant to join their Parks and Recreation/Museum Department in Murray, UT. This role operates under the supervision of the Cultural Programs Manager and involves performing entry-level administrative tasks at the museum.

Compensation and Status

The position offers an hourly wage of $16.00 and is classified as part-time without benefits. The recruitment will remain open until the vacancy is filled.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in office administrative work.
• Understanding of standard practices within museum environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and engaging with them courteously and helpfully.
• Utilizing Microsoft Office suite and PastPerfect software efficiently for various administrative duties.
• Investigating straightforward issues internally and escalating more complex problems to senior personnel; preparing simple reports.
• Handling incoming communications, including phone calls and walk-in inquiries, directing them appropriately and providing standard information as needed.
• Performing routine clerical functions such as typing, filing, editing for grammar and punctuation, managing mail, applying basic mathematics, maintaining office order, keeping records on spreadsheets, entering data accurately and rapidly, interpreting policies for the public, and managing office correspondence like faxing and copying.
• Assisting senior staff occasionally with planning and execution of specific tasks or projects, without being responsible for department-wide or community events.
• Carrying out other related duties as assigned.