Trailside Museum Coordinator (Part-Time: Crawford, NE)

University of Nebraska–Lincoln, United States

Updated: about 13 hours ago
Location: Crawford, NEBRASKA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
Position Information


Working Title Trailside Museum Coordinator (Part-Time: Crawford, NE)
Department University Museum-0932
Requisition Number S_240387
Posting Open Date 04/30/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 05/23/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
This position facilitates the daily operations of the Trailside Museum of Natural History, located at Fort Robinson in Crawford, NE. Responsibilities include managing museum admission, arranging group/school visits, and ensuring the site is well maintained (clean, presentable, etc.). The museum coordinator manages, hires, trains, and schedules staff to operate the admissions desk and gift shop. The position will also be responsible for managing inventory and other related activities such as, sourcing and ordering merchandise, sales/promotions, cash management, PCI compliance, processing deposits, and providing customer service. This position will be responsible for assisting in the development of the Trailside budget, as well as planning and tracking expenditure. As one of the most public faces of the museum, it is essential that the person in this role has strong communication and customer service skills. The Trailside Museum Coordinator should be well-organized and be able to build and maintain strong relationships with visitors, members, partner organizations, faculty, and staff. Weekend hours required.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications
High school or equivalent experience and 2 years experience delivering customer service in a face to face environment, assessing inventory in a retail settings; making recommendations for retail improvements and inventory management; cash handling; point of sale usage, including the creation of reports; training and overseeing staff; equivalent education/ experience considered. Competency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and database entry/management. Knowledge of best practices for customer service and demonstrated experience working with diverse populations. Excellent interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Supervisory experience: recruiting, training, and managing staff, including students. Experience in merchandising in a retail environment. Experience organizing public events or activities. Writing policies, procedures, and/or training manuals or other resource materials. Management experience working within a non-profit setting. Knowledge of museum trends and ability to manage a museum, science center, zoo or aquarium environment (or similar non-profit institution). Knowledge of retail operations in a museum/non-profit.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $17.00/hr minimum
How to Apply
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For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Please call Human Resources at 402-472-3101
Job Category (old) Office/Service
Job Type Part-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Crawford, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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