Position Title:Spindletop Boomtown Museum Student Work Study Only-Pooled Position
Posting Number:STU286
VP Area:VP for Finance and Operations
Division:VP for Finance and Operations Division
Department:Spindletop Boomtown Museum
Student Supervisor:Danielle Cormier, Jeanna Summy, Hector Flores, Shawntaul Thompson
Work Study Required?:Yes
Job Duties:About This Role:
The Spindletop Museum work study student will engage visitors with information, provide excellent customer service, assist in maintaining the museum collections/displays, help with events and assist with cleaning and maintaining the spaces. Work schedule will be flexible according to students college class schedule. This position will report directly to the Spindletop Museum leadership.
What You'll Do - Position Responsibilities
- Monitor exhibit environment for pests and temperature/humidity fluctuations
- Lightly clean museum spaces (gift shop, lecture hall, buildings, and restrooms
- Grounds cleaning/maintenance
- Report issues to director or proper Lamar University Department
- Represent the museum at events
- Assist coordination with venues and events
- Prepare cash register for daily sales and close register to prepare daily deposit
- Gift shop sales includes cash register operation, cash handling, gift shop phone
- Greet visitors, sell tickets, share information about the museum, conducts gift shop business
- Tour Orientations
Key Competencies:
- Character should reflect honesty and integrity
- Ability to follow directions
- Must be able to work efficiently and accurately
- Must be prompt and dependable
Job Conditions:
Working conditions may involve exposure to variable weather conditions if working outside events or doing custodial duties; Will mostly be working in climate-controlled area
Minimum Qualifications:- High School Diploma or GED
- Must meet the eligibility requirements of the Work-Study Program, as determined by the campus' financial aid office.
- Currently Enrolled at Lamar University
Physical Requirements:Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, both in and outdoors; Must be able to lift, move or hold 30 or more pounds; Must be able to move tables and chairs
Job Conditions:- Working conditions may involve exposure to variable weather conditions if working outside events or doing custodial duties; Will mostly be working in climate-controlled area
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, both in and outdoors; Must be able to lift, move or hold 30 or more pounds; Must be able to move tables and chairs
EEO Statement:Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Security Sensitive Statement:This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.