MUSEUM PROGRAM ASSISTANT II
Little Rock, AR, US, 72201
Extra Help Museum Program Assistant II
Req Id: 21367
Position #: 22092642
Grade: GS03
Min. Salary: $12.5163 per hour
Location: Division of Arkansas Heritage – Historic Arkansas Museum
Closing date: 08/26/2022
Job Duties:
This position will serve as the part time museum interpreter at the Historic Arkansas Museum. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering questions regarding the museums, its exhibits and about tourist opportunities in Little Rock and the surrounding areas in person and over the phone. Assist in scheduling group visits and processing information request. Learn a heritage skill to demonstrate, while in costume, to museum visitors. Must be able to withstand extreme temperatures and be able to be on their feet for more than an hour at a time. Conduct guided tours, commanding respect and attention of visitors and interpreting the history of the state, city and historic houses accurately and in an engaging manner. In capacity of historical interpreter, one must be able to ascend and descend stairs of historic homes, have the ability to speak and be understood, and to listen and respond to visitor questions, and be able to see well enough to protect furnishings in each room. Conduct research into Arkansas’ 19th century for continuous on-the-job training. Assist in conducting and eventually help lead, museum education programs.
Position is limited to 79 hours per calendar month and will be required to work weekday, weekend, holiday, and after-hours. Position is not eligible for benefits.
Applicants must meet or exceed these qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in history, education, anthropology, or a related area.
EOE/AA/ADA. Minorities and women encouraged to apply
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has three major divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Arkansas State Parks manages 52 state parks and promotes Arkansas as a tourist destination for people around the country. Arkansas Heritage preserves and promotes Arkansas’s natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas Tourism improves the state’s economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state.
Position Information
Class Code: P056C
Grade: GS03
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Salary Range: $26,034.00 - $37,749.00
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The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Little Rock