Entry Level Museum Writer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $17.00 - $20.66 Hourly
Location : Train Museum, 2137 W. 250th St., Lomita, CA 90717, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 26-0008
Department: Recreation and Facilities
Division: Railroad Museum
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 6/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Summary
THIS POSITION IS PART-TIME (19 HOURS PER WEEK) AND WILL BE ASSIGNED TO THE LOMITA RAILROAD MUSEUM.
ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Part-Time Recreation Leader - Museum is an entry-level, hands-on role supporting the City's recreation programs and operations at the Lomita Railroad Museum. Working under close supervision, Recreation Leaders help run youth and adult activities, assist with camps and special events, and provide a welcoming experience for museum visitors.
This position is scheduled to work 19 hours or less per week and is ideal for students, first-time job seekers, or individuals interested in recreation, community programs, museums, or public service. On-the-job training is provided. This position is at-will and has limited benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
• Welcome visitors and provide information about exhibits, hours, and special events.
• Collect admissions and assist with gift shop sales.
• Support museum staff during daily operations and events.
• Provide customer service by answering questions in person and by phone, assisting with program registration, and accepting payments.
• Perform basic clerical tasks such as data entry, recordkeeping, preparing flyers, and maintaining participation logs.
• Assist with opening, closing, and monitoring City facilities; help maintain clean, safe, and organized program spaces.
• Follow City safety procedures and administer first aid or CPR when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate is friendly, reliable, and enjoys working with people in an active, community-focused environment. Successful Recreation Leaders are attentive to safety, comfortable interacting with the public, and willing to learn new skills.
This role is well-suited for individuals who:

• Enjoy working with children, teens, adults, or the general public.
• Are dependable, positive, and team-oriented.
• Can follow structured instructions while using good judgment.
• Have an interest in recreation programs, museums, or community events.

No prior experience is required. Volunteer experience or participation in recreation activities is a plus but not necessary.
The formal job description is as follows:
Under close supervision, assists recreation staff in providing varied youth and adult recreation and sports programs, assists in supervising children during activities, assists at the Lomita Railroad Museum and special events; and performs related duties as required.
This is the entry-level classification in the part-time Recreation Leader series. Incumbents in this classification receive on-the-job training, specific day-to-day direction, and are closely supervised. Incumbents are expected to exercise routine judgment within established policies and procedures and refer more complex or difficult matters to supervisory personnel. Reports to assigned supervisory or management personnel, depending on assignment.
Examples of Duties
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

• Welcome visitors to the museum and collect admission.
• Provide information to the public regarding the museum's exhibitions, hours of operation, and special events.
• Facilitate gift shop sales.
• Provide other support for museum operations as needed.
• Assist with City special events as needed.
• Performs basic clerical and office support duties including registration assistance, recordkeeping, data entry, and preparing routine program materials.
• Assists with opening, closing, and maintaining recreation and museum facilities, including basic custodial duties and equipment monitoring.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and special events as required.
• Ability to become certified in CPR and first-aid within six months of employment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to operate a cash register for museum purposes.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service and interacting with youth and adults.
• Ability to learn City policies and regulations regarding museum operations.

Qualifications
Experience/ Education/ Training
Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• No experience is required, but some volunteer experience and/or participation in recreation activities is desirable. For minors currently enrolled in high school, a work permit is required.

Certificates/ Licenses/ Registrations
Must obtain CPR and first aid certification within six months of employment.
Other Qualifications

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, drug screening, and Live Scan background check.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently and on project teams.

Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace:
The City of Lomita is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Employment in this classification is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and compliance with City policies and applicable state and federal law.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, and bending, in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires frequent jogging, jumping, kicking, throwing, grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination when coaching and officiating sports activities. Incumbents are occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Incumbents must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Visual acuity required for this position includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to focus with or without the use of corrective lenses. Position requires the ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without the use of a corrective device. Position requires standing, walking, lifting, and physical activity during recreation programs and events.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an incumbent encounters while performing the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position classification.
The City of Lomita is located at the base of the Palos Verdes Peninsula approximately five miles inland from the Pacific Ocean in the County of Los Angeles. Lomita is adjacent to the cities of Torrance on the West and North, Rolling Hills Estates on the South, and the City of Los Angeles to the East. Incumbents are exposed to outside weather conditions that are generally mild; however exposure to inclement weather conditions may occur occasionally. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, the incumbent may be exposed to high noise levels at sporting events and other special events.
*This position is open until filled. If interested, please apply soon as this recruitment can close at anytime without notice.*
Part-time employees are limited to working 19 hours per week.
RETIREMENT

• All part-time employees are enrolled in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan; Mission Square Retirement Plan. Part-time employees contribute 7.5% per pay check.

SICK LEAVE: Accrue one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked; capped at 80 hours.
01
How many months or years of experience do you have in customer service?

• None
• Less than six months
• Six months, but less than one year
• One year, but less than two years
• Two or more years

02
Have you ever participated in volunteer work or community service events?

• Yes
• No

03
If you answered yes to question #2, please describe your experience. If you have no experience, then please enter N/A.
04
Do you have cash handling or checkout register experience?

• Yes
• No

05
This position may require public speaking and guiding tour groups. Have you ever publicly spoke in front of small or large groups, and are you comfortable doing so as needed?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have any objection to obtaining a CPR and first-aid certification within six months of employment?

• Yes
• No

07
Are you available to be scheduled for work Friday through Sunday, any time between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on a regular, ongoing basis?

• Yes
• No

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