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Museum Shop Associate

Williamstown, MA · On-site

$15.25 - $17.25/hr

Position Summary The Museum Store Associate helps create a friendly, welcoming experience for visitors while supporting daily store operations. This role requires reliable weekend availability. Major ...

The Baker Museum Store Associate

Naples, FL · On-site

$14.25 - $16.50/hr

Job Summary To expand the museum visitor experience by offering exceptional customer service for The Baker Museum retail store and Hayes Hall Jewelry Counter. Supervises: N/A Essential Duties ...

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How much do museum store jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for museum store in the United States is $54,099.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $64,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are museum store jobs?

Museum store jobs typically involve working in the retail section of a museum, where employees assist visitors with purchases, provide information about products, and help promote the museum's mission through merchandise. Positions can include sales associates, store managers, buyers, and inventory specialists. These roles require excellent customer service skills, knowledge of the museum's exhibits and products, and the ability to handle transactions. Employees often collaborate with museum staff to create an engaging shopping experience that complements the museum's educational goals. Museum store professionals may also participate in special events, inventory management, and visual merchandising.

What is the difference between Museum Store vs Museum Gift Shop Associate?

AspectMuseum StoreMuseum Gift Shop Associate
Primary RoleOversees store operations, inventory management, sales, and customer serviceAssists customers, stocks shelves, and processes sales at the gift shop
Required SkillsInventory management, sales, customer service, basic merchandisingCustomer service, cash handling, product knowledge
Work EnvironmentRetail setting within a museum, involving management tasksFrontline retail environment, assisting visitors directly
Common UsageRefers to the entire retail operation within a museumRefers to the staff member working in the gift shop

The Museum Store role involves managing the overall retail operations, including inventory and sales, while a Museum Gift Shop Associate focuses on assisting customers and handling daily sales. Both roles require customer service skills, but the Museum Store position typically involves more responsibilities related to store management and operations.

What are some typical challenges faced by employees working in a museum store, and how can they be addressed?

Employees in a museum store often encounter challenges such as managing fluctuating visitor traffic, balancing customer service with inventory tasks, and staying knowledgeable about both merchandise and current exhibitions. To address these, staff members benefit from strong communication skills, adaptability, and ongoing training about museum collections and store products. Collaboration with museum educators and curators can also enhance product knowledge and enable staff to create a more engaging shopping experience for visitors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Museum Store Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Museum Store Manager, you need strong retail management experience, inventory control knowledge, and an understanding of merchandising principles, often supported by a degree in business, retail, or a related field. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and basic accounting tools is important. Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills set top performers apart. These competencies ensure effective store operations, enhanced visitor experiences, and strong revenue generation to support the museum’s mission.
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Hospitality Staff - Museum

Hospitality Staff - Museum

City of Farmington

Farmington, NM • On-site

$12/hr

Temporary

Posted 8 days ago


City Of Farmington (New Mexico) rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

256th of 668 rated public administrative organizations


Job description

JOB OPENING
CITY OF FARMINGTON
JOB POSITION #86 - Hospitality Staff - Museum
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 2
DEPARTMENT: Cultural Affairs
WORK LOCATION: Various between Museum locations
TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, Part-Time
HIRING WAGE: $12.00/ Hour
DAYS WORKED: Varies
HOURS WORKED: Varies
APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED: Friday, July 17, 2026
JOB DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Performs a variety of duties in relation to the visitor/community information and museum store areas at all Museum facility locations including: Farmington Museum, Riverside Nature Center, E3 Children's Museum & Science Center, Museum of Navajo Art & Culture, and Harvest Grove Farm & Orchard.
May assist in the closing and securing of Museum facilities as needed.
Works under the supervision of the Museum Director and the Hospitality Staff Supervisor and assists both CVB and Museum staff with Gateway visitor functions.
Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.
Assists visitors by answering questions and handling requests for information and assistance in a friendly and accurate manner; ensures visitors receive correct and complete answers to their questions or are referred to another appropriate resource.
Acts as initial contact with all visitors requiring a friendly and courteous manner. Acts appropriately to satisfy customer complaints and/or directs those complaints to the appropriate personnel.
Performs a variety of duties in museum store.
Prepares weekly events listing for greater Four Corners area utilizing newspapers, prepared calendars, bulletin boards, periodicals and other resources.
Restocks brochures as needed in Visitor Kiosk and is responsible for general appearance and cleanliness of visitor/atrium area.
Responsible for store sales and sales assistance to visitors, must be able to count change in the performance of these duties.
Assists with the merchandise stocking and the general appearance of the store.
Assists with volunteer training and supervision.
Assists museum staff with various gallery operations related to visitor services.
Data entry as job requires.
Assists visitors with park reservation system, working with parks reservation system operator.
Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program. This includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing.
General computer knowledge.
Ability to be enthusiastic and helpful.
Extensive background checks required
A basic knowledge of Farmington and the surrounding area.
Ability to work well with the public of all ages, volunteers, staff, school groups, tour groups and others.
Ability to make change and count money accurately.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing and ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and give simple directions and instructions.
Ability to listen and understand questions or potential problems.
Ability to lift, push, pull 50 pounds with assistance for the purpose of stocking and cleaning.
Must be able to work a varied shift schedule.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.
This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety program.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Cash register, credit card machine, phone, calculator, and personal computer including applicable software.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed inside/outside in all types of weather conditions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and lightning.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V

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