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Imagination Station

Summer Camp Counselor

Toledo, OH · On-site

$13.75 - $18/hr

IMAGINATION STATION SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR TEMPORARY FULL TIME POSITION May 26-August 14, 2026 ... Candidates should have previous experience working with children, especially in a museum, camp or ...

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As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer museum in the United States is $17.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in a Summer Museum position, applicants should possess customer service skills, an interest in art or history, and typically a high school diploma or college coursework in a relevant field. Familiarity with point-of-sale systems, ticketing software, and audio tour equipment is often preferred. Strong verbal communication, approachability, and the ability to engage a diverse public are important soft skills. These abilities help provide a welcoming, informative experience for visitors and support smooth daily operations during the busy summer season.

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A typical day in a Summer Museum role often includes greeting visitors, answering questions about exhibits, and helping guests navigate the museum space. You may assist with ticketing, monitor gallery spaces for security, and occasionally support special events or educational programs. Collaboration with fellow staff and volunteers is common, ensuring smooth operations and a positive visitor experience. The work environment is usually fast-paced during peak hours, and adapting to varied daily tasks is a key part of the role.

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A Summer Museum job is a temporary position typically available during the summer months, where employees assist with various museum operations. Responsibilities may include guiding visitors, conducting tours, organizing exhibits, handling tickets, or assisting with educational programs. These roles provide valuable experience in museum work, customer service, and educational outreach. They are ideal for students or individuals interested in history, art, or cultural studies.

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Infographic showing various Summer Museum job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 90% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 3% Summer. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,200 per year, or $17.4 per hour.
Temp Parttime Faculty-Museum Studies

Temp Parttime Faculty-Museum Studies

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

Other

Posted 9 days ago

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Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Job description

The Museum Studies Program at theUniversity of New Mexico (UNM) anticipates hiring an Adjunct Faculty member toteach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Spring 2026, Summer 2026,and Fall 2026 Semesters.

Anticipated openings will be for Adjuncts who can teachcourses in a broad range of subject areas, including but not limited to thesubject areas covered in the following UNM courses:

MSST 407/507 Museum Practices
MSST 475/575 Museum Interpretation
MSST 476/576 Museum Collection Management

Please consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of thesecourses.

The Museum Studies Program is seeking qualified temporarypart time faculty members to teach undergraduate and/or graduate level classesin various disciplines as specified above. Instructors are responsible for allaspects of any class they are teaching. Responsibilities will include but not belimited to meeting with the class during assigned times, delivering the coursecurriculum, developing and grading assignments, reporting grades, and assessingstudent learning outcomes as outlined by the Director of the Program.

Positions are contingent upon need each semester asdetermined by student enrollment levels, courses on the current course schedule,and demand driven by graduation requirements. Positions may be filled oreliminated each semester up to the deadline for students to drop or addcourses. Candidates who are selected for these positions will report to the Directorof the Museum Studies Program.

To apply, please accessthe University of New Mexico's online application system at https://www.unm.edu/jobs and apply for posting requisition# 34817. Only applications submitted through this website canbe considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the "SpecialInstructions to Applicants," which detail all of the required elements thatmust accompany the application.

BestConsideration Dates
Forbest consideration, please apply by the following dates:
Spring2026 semester - November 15, 2025
Summer2026 semester - March 1, 2026 
Fall2026 term - August 1, 2026

We will only consider complete applications. The position will remainopen until filled. 

UNM is the premierresearch university in New Mexico and is a Carnegie Highest Research ActivityInstitution.  Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque,which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities foreveryone.  Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, andresearch opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and  https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/.  For more information regarding theCollege of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departmentsthat are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see thispage.

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