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How much do part time museum jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time museum in Madison, WI is $76,843.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $84,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part time museum job?

Part time museum jobs are positions within museums that require employees to work fewer hours than full-time staff, often ranging from 10 to 30 hours per week. These roles can include positions such as visitor services associate, tour guide, gallery attendant, education assistant, or administrative support. Part time museum jobs offer flexibility for students, retirees, or individuals seeking supplementary income while gaining experience in the arts, history, or cultural sectors.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a part-time museum assistant?

To thrive as a Part-Time Museum Assistant, you typically need a background or interest in history, art, or museum studies, along with strong organizational and customer service skills. Familiarity with point-of-sale systems, ticketing software, and basic exhibit maintenance tools is often required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate information engagingly help you stand out in this role. These skills ensure visitors have a positive experience while supporting the smooth daily operation of the museum.

What are the typical responsibilities of a part-time museum staff member?

Part-time museum staff members often assist with greeting visitors, providing information about exhibits, and ensuring that museum rules are followed. They may also help set up or take down displays, support educational programs, and process ticket sales or memberships at the front desk. Additionally, part-time staff frequently collaborate with full-time employees and volunteers to ensure a smooth visitor experience and address any questions or concerns that arise throughout their shift.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Museum job openings in Madison, WI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,843 per year, or $36.9 per hour.

In Home Care Worker

Support Broker Services LLC

Madison, WI • On-site

$16.32 - $25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Companion Care / Respite Care Provider
Madison, WI | Part-Time | $16.32–$25.00/hour, based on experience.

About This Opportunity:
A creative, warm-hearted woman is seeking a Companion Care/Respite Care Provider to spend meaningful time with her each week. Now retired, she spent her career in state government, non-profits, and politics focused on equality. She’s also a lifelong artist, an avid reader, a Harvard graduate, and — even now — a genuinely curious, welcoming person who enjoys a good conversation and a good laugh.
She’s mellow, respectful, and easy to be around, though she sometimes needs a little gentle persuasion to get moving on to an activity. She listens well, connects ideas across topics, and can discuss art, politics, gardening, and other topics in depth; though she sometimes can’t remember that she just shampooed her hair. She enjoys the role of consultant and teacher as they are skills required in her previous positions as an administrator. Once she knows you, expect the occasional snarky joke.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys verbal, intellectually engaged companionship alongside hands-on care — someone comfortable holding a conversation about abstract art one moment and gently redirecting the next.

Who We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate:
  • Has training and experience working with individuals living with dementia.
  • Understands how to communicate effectively with people experiencing dementia and its variations.
  • Is fluent, articulate, and enjoys thoughtful, higher-level conversation.
  • Is perceptive of subtle changes in mood or energy, patient, and respectful of boundaries.
  • Has a natural warmth and a good sense of humor.
  • Is flexible and adapts easily to changing needs, routines, and person’s responses. Maintains a calm demeanor when the situation or person requires an unexpected pivot and change in priorities.   
  • Understands how to foster independence while providing appropriate support.
  • Brings ease, curiosity, and a bit of playfulness to everyday moments.
  • Good attention to detail: arrives and leaves on time, organizes shift time well so all required and optional daily tasks are completed, completes daily activity and food log, communicates relevant details accurately and promptly to the family member who manages her care.
  • Works well as a positive and open-minded team with the family member who manages her care. Communicate and respond promptly and clearly to texts or emails. Be creative in problem-solving. Note or anticipate issues and possible solutions, ask questions, give feedback, if unsure about something, ask for suggestions on approaches to care or activity ideas. 
  • Be responsible and dependable. You, and 1-2 others are the only support people for a family member who manages all aspects of this person’s life and provides 24/7 care for her, while working at her professional job from home. Request time off in advance. Don’t cancel last minute unless it is a true emergency or illness.
  • Follow standard precautions for health care workers. Inform point of contact asap of illness. Do not come to work when ill and communicable - discuss with point of contact. 

A Day in This Role:
Each shift blends required tasks with activities you and she plan together. You’ll get to know her eclectic interests —art, writing and editing, systems and social change, politics, feminism, gardening and more — and bring your own interests into the mix too.

Required tasks each shift:  
  • A half-hour walk around the block.
  • Physical therapy stretches and exercises that you lead.
  • Time she reads aloud to you.
  • Light meal and snack preparation, prompting her to drink water and eat as needed.
  • Light cleaning.
  • Personal cares as needed.
  • Complete “daily log” and “food log”.

Woven throughout shifts:
  • Conversation about her life and yours, shared interests, and new ideas.
  • Virtual museum tours and researching future art activities or outings together: art shows, galleries, exhibits, the library, flower gardens, garden shows, parks.
  • Art-making — draw with markers or paint with watercolors with subjects you both choose; she enjoys teaching drawing or watercolor techniques. Suggest art-making projects that you’d like to do with her.
  • She helps you with written or spoken English, if useful or fun for you. English, writing, and editing is FUN for her. She has limitations with this due to her dementia but still enjoys it. She helped one provider think about, play with language, and wrote ideas, sentences and paragraphs to help the person edit applications to grad school.
  • Baking – usually from “healthier” box mixes.
  • Errands such as grocery shopping or getting a haircut. 
  • You’ll use your own vehicle for community outings (mileage reimbursed).

Schedule:
  • Part-time: 2 to 18.5 hours per week, with potential to increase hours over time.
  • Shift window: Noon to 6:00 PM, 7 days a week Monday through Sunday .
  • Typical shift length: 4 hours (e.g., 1:00–5:00, noon–4:00, 12:30–4:30).
  • Minimum shift: 2 hours.
  • Occasional requests to sub for other providers or work a longer shift — always optional, never required.
  • The goal is a regular weekly schedule as part of a small, consistent team of providers. The family works hard to accommodate your availability, understanding that flexibility goes both ways in a part-time role.

Requirements:
  • 18 years of age or older, with a high school diploma or GED.
  • At least 1 year of experience working with people with dementia. Formal education and training about dementia caregiving preferred. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or other related credentials preferred.
  • Verifiable provider references (professional and personal).
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, comprehensive auto insurance, and a clean driving record. Enough space in your vehicle or trunk to fit a collapsible walker for some outings. 
  • Willingness to complete a background check.

Why This Role?
This is a rare opportunity to build a genuine relationship with someone who has lived a rich, purpose-driven life — someone who still delights in art, ideas, and good company. If you’re looking for meaningful, one-on-one companion care where your intellect and warmth are equally valued, we’d love to hear from you.