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Form of workCITY OF ELKHART – JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT
NYCRR Museum
POSITION
Curator Assistant
DIVISION
NNYCRRM
STATUS
Part-time
CATEGORY
Hourly
FLSA
Non-exempt
REPORTS TO
Museum Coordinator
DATE
April 2023
JOB SUMMARY
Position assists with operational duties of the National New York Central Railroad Museum. Maintains exhibits to keep in displayable and functional condition. Performs customer service functions interacting face to face with patrons of the museum to provide an enjoyable experience to their visits. Works on artifact research and accessioning artifacts into Past perfect Program with direction of Coordinator.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform preventative maintenance on running model train exhibits including cleaning and replacing tracks, adjustments and minor repairs to cars, etc.
- Assure running exhibits are operating during open hours while patrons are in the facility
- Maintain exhibits; keeping artifacts straightened and cleaned and display fixtures in appropriate condition
- Report extensive repair needs regarding exhibits and the facility to the Museum Coordinator
- Assist with or coordinate existing exhibit revisions or installation of new exhibits and display equipment
- Provide patrons with information about the museum, artifacts, and railroad history
- Accessioning Artifacts with direction of Coordinator.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Opening and closing tasks including turning on off lights and any applicable equipment, setting up or out any “customer amenities”, etc.
- Facility cleaning duties, including sweeping, straightening up, clearing walkways of debris, snow and ice, and emptying trash containers.
- Answer the telephone and take messages.
- Greet visitors and collect admission fee.
- Assist visitors in the gift shop by answering questions concerning merchandise price, etc…
- Handle gift shop transactions
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimal high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Must have previous experience in a similar position.
- Must have good organizational skills.
- Must have valid driver’s license.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Able to interact effectively with museum visitors in terms of being friendly, courteous, and conscientious.
- Able to conduct sales transactions (operate register, make change, calculate sales tax, etc…)
- Basic computer skills/software knowledge desirable but not essential.
- Reliability, honesty, conscientiousness are essential personal qualities.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL SKILLS
- Normal vision with or without corrections.
- Ability to work with a pleasant personality and with all types of people.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in less than 28 hours per week standard office environment.
POST OFFER TESTING REQUIRED
- The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore successfully passing a post offer drug screen is required (random drug testing may be conducted after employment).
- Background checks producing acceptable BMV and criminal history reports required.
POLICY STATEMENT
- The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the physical, mental, and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties, responsibilities and essential job functions.
- This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and “other” duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
- This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
