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Job status
Job Category
Job Type
Job Duration
Job Compensation Type
Remote
No
Website
Contact Name
Alyssa Cornell
Contact Email
acornell@montananaturalist.org
Contact Phone
Deadline to Apply
Location
120 Hickory Street
Missoula, MT
United States
Summary
Reception
● Have and share knowledge of current MNHC exhibits, programs, visitor services, and MNHC’s mission
to the public
● Ensure exhibit area is clean and ready to receive visitors
● Daily opening and closing of the museum
● Maintain signage
● Greet and intake Center visitors and admission
● Be knowledgeable about MNHC’s volunteer opportunities and promote them to interested
patrons
● Promote MNHC membership and provide information on membership benefits
● Assist the development department in communicating with donors and identifying potential
donors.
● Answer incoming phone calls, check the general message mailbox and email, and forward
messages when necessary
● Track and report visitor numbers and information
● Promote, inventory, and process sales for the MNHC gift shop
● Other duties as assigned
Administrative Duties
● Assist with scheduling Museum Field Trips, room rentals, Summer Camp reservations, and other requests
in registering for programs
● Process and distribute mail daily
● Order office supplies
● Reconcile the cash drawer on a regular basis
● Register patrons for programs and memberships; including payment processing, refunds, and assistance
with online registration management
● Intake of volunteer forms, volunteer interviews, and background checks
● Train volunteers on front desk duties on an as-needed basis
● Assist with mailing tasks associated with various MNHC programs, operations, and events
● Other duties as assigned
● Be familiar with and actively update MNHC calendars as needed
● Assist in simple building management and maintenance tasks.
Museum Upkeep
● Regular stocking of restroom consumables and paper products
● Sweeping, dusting, and sanitizing touchable surfaces● Classroom upkeep, cleanliness, and organization of furniture, supplies, and layout
● Responsible for recycling and composting programs
● Keeping windows clean between commercial window cleanings
● Bookcases in classrooms are in an organized and appealing manner
● Keeping museum interactivity areas stocked with materials
● Other duties as assigned
Compensation Information
Position Title: Front Desk Administrator
Position Category: Temporary / Seasonal (30 hours/week, May - September)
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 30-33 hrs/week
Start Date: May
Salary: $15.00/hr
Supervisor: Collections Manager