SUMMARY

Under the supervisor of the Museum Curator/ Manager, the museum clerk will provide welcoming services and interpretive assistance to museum visitors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Welcomes visitors,

·         Assists in interpreting regional history, including Las Vegas history,

·         Opens and closes museum building,

·         Maintains security of collection and visitors through visual monitoring,

·         Answers main telephone line, directs calls, takes messages, answers questions,

·         Keeps accurate count of visitors,

·         Directs visitors to other local sites of interest,

·         Researches and responds to inquiries,

·         Assists in cataloging collection.

·         Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

·         High school diploma or equivalent.

·         One (1) year related experience in a museum setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a Class D Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·         Bilingual competence in English and Spanish is preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

·         Ability to utilize general office equipment

·         Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

·         Ability to deal effectively and friendly with the general public

• Knowledge of New Mexico and local history and knowledge of the area.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

·         Work if performed indoors

·         Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing and kneeling

·         Regularly required to lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

NOTE:  This position is subject to drug testing both pre-employment and random as set forth in the City of Las Vegas Drug Policy.