Extra Help Museum Assistant

Job Description:

Extra Help Museum Assistant

Description

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the General Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the General Services Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Typical Duties

• Schedule and conduct tours, handle fees, and maintain order during visitor hours.
• Perform a variety of tasks related to the operation of the Tulare County Museum.
• Maintain, design, and build displays.
• Serve as museum guide.
• Solicit and accept donations of local historical value for the museum.

For a full list of duties for this position, please click here .

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Education Equivalency:

• Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade, supplemented with college level coursework in education, history, geography or related field.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience in a related field, preferably in a museum setting which included planning and working with exhibits and conducting tours.
  

Experience Equivalency:

• Three (3) years of experience performing clerical duties which included a significant amount of public contact OR three (3) years working with school age children and/or adults in an educational or recreational setting.

Knowledge of:

• Filing and recording keeping techniques.
• Grant writing techniques and procedures.
• Display, layout, design, and maintenance of museum exhibits.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Conduct historical research to maintain knowledge of local history.
• Prepare reports, historical papers, routine correspondence and respond to requests for information.
• Communicate with people from various educational and socioeconomic groups.
• Handle large or unruly groups with patience, tact, courtesy and firmness.
• Maintain museum operations.
• Make presentations before various interest groups.
• Handle cash receipts in a safe and proper manner.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

• Restoration methods for metals, woods and fibers.
• Local history and items of cultural and historical value.

Skill/Ability to:

• Design multi-interest displays for people of various age and socioeconomic groups.
• Perform genealogical research.
• Solicit museum donations through the use of the news media and community contacts.
• Plan and assign work projects for the maintenance of museum building and grounds.
• Give oral presentations to groups.
• Implement and maintain museum security.
• Type 30 words per minute.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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Closing Date/Time: 7/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$17.41 - $21.22 Hourly