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Veit

Vintage Car Museum Curator

Rogers, MN · On-site

Design, plan, and curate permanent and temporary exhibits highlighting automotive history ... Collaborate with marketing teams on storytelling, exhibit promotion, and public programs. * Assist ...

University of Minnesota

Museum Guide

Duluth, MN

$22.39 - $22.50/hr

... visitors. * Assist the Opener/Closer with the opening and closing of the facility. * Monitor ... Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans. How To Apply Applications must be ...

University of Minnesota

Museum Guide

Duluth, MN · On-site

$22.39 - $22.50/hr

... visitors. * Assist the Opener/Closer with the opening and closing of the facility. * Monitor ... Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans . How To Apply Applications must be ...

ROCS

Museum & Archives Coordinator

Linthicum, MD · Hybrid

$30/hr

Maintain historical documents, records, and museum materials * Assist with supervising interns or temporary staff as needed * Collaborate with communications and marketing teams on engagement ...

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What is the difference between Temporary Museum Assistant vs Museum Educator?

AspectTemporary Museum AssistantMuseum Educator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer relevant courseworkBachelor's degree in education, history, or related field; certifications may enhance prospects
Work EnvironmentGallery, exhibit areas, and visitor service points within museumsEducational spaces, workshops, and public programs within museums
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly hired for short-term projects, seasonal work, or cover staff shortagesRegular staff or contract roles focused on visitor engagement and education

While both roles work within museum settings, Temporary Museum Assistants primarily support operational tasks and visitor services, often on a short-term basis. Museum Educators focus on developing and delivering educational programs, engaging visitors through learning activities. The roles differ mainly in responsibilities and qualifications, but both contribute to enriching visitor experiences in museums.

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Museum Assistant - Hourly

St. Mary's County, MD

Leonardtown, MD • On-site

$15/hr

Full-time

Medical

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Leonardtown, MD
Job Type: Hourly
Job Number: 202200040
Department: Recreation and Parks
Opening Date: 03/04/2026
Job Summary
Greets visitors to the museum; performs gift shop and admission sales; maintains daily financial and attendance records; gives guided walking tours; performs other duties as assigned. LESS THAN 30 HOURS PER WEEK.
Essential Functions
  1. Reports directly to Site Supervisor
  2. Open and close museum facilities;
  3. Greets public, conducts tours for all age groups, gives directions to other attractions and visitor services;
  4. Light housekeeping duties & maintenance; light grounds maintenance and gardening;
  5. Operates museum gift shop and electronically processes admissions payments;
  6. May assist with other gift shop duties;
  7. May maintain boat manifest and communicate and coordinate water taxi trips with boat Captain;
  8. May be asked to assist with museum / park program and exhibit planning and presentation
  9. Performs other duties as assigned by Site Supervisor

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  1. Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary's County Government policies and procedures;
  2. Ability to follow Museum Division procedures;
  3. Ability to effectively communicate with other staff and especially members of the public;
  4. Ability to apply departmental policies and procedures to daily work tasks;
  5. Ability to work independently on tasks and maintain accurate records;
  6. Ability to utilize relevant resources to research information;
  7. Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and simple office machines; (such as cash register; credit card machine, and photocopier);
  8. Effective language and math skills;
  9. Willingness and ability to learn and operate a marine radio and Walkie Talkies.

Education and Experience
  1. High school diploma or G.E.D;
  2. Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience;
  3. Valid drivers license;
  4. Requires background investigation with favorable consideration.

Physical requirements:
  1. Work requires the ability to comfortably walk and talk ¼ mile without resting;
  2. Work requires the ability to climb steep stairs, reach, pull and lift up to 25 lbs;
  3. Work requires the ability to work outdoors in diverse temperature and weather conditions;
  4. Work requires the ability to get on and off boats, move confidently on piers and kayak launch;
  5. The museum sites are located in park settings with access to waterfront areas. These sites require normal safety precautions for indoor, outdoor and waterfront facilities. The Museum Division provides all required first aid and safety trainings and expects employees to read, understand and be prepared to use the St. Mary's County Emergency Procedures Manual. All staff are expected to report or remove / repair any observed public and staff safety concerns.

Under the Affordable Care Act/ACA, hourly employees who average at least 30 hours of service per week over a 12 week measurement period are eligible for health insurance benefits.
St. Mary's County Government provides sick and safe leave in the amount of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked for seasonal, and temporary employees who are scheduled to work 12 hours or more per week are eligible for leave.
A summary of benefits can be found at the following link:
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

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