Education- Floor Assistant Part Time - Starting Pay $10.23/hour
Overview:
MUSEUM AND DEPARTMENTAL MISSION
To inspire, connect and strengthen our community by enriching the lives of our children today, and expanding their capacity to shape their future.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Floor Assistants are the front-line staff who directly impact the guest experience and provide experiences designed to enhance and extend a Family Museum visit by Museum guests.
Working under the supervision of the Education Coordinators, Floor Assistants will be responsible for organizing materials and related activities for programming on the Exhibit Floor, working in the Imagination Studio, and assisting in resetting exhibits.Floor Assistants must be able to work independently, have reliable transportation, and be at least 16 years of age.
Responsibilities:
SUPERVISORY SUMMARY
Not responsible for the supervision of other staff members, but may work alongside volunteers.
AREAS OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Floor Staff primary responsibilities include engaging guests, providing meaningful experiences that enhance the Family Museum’s programs and exhibits, and participating in the regular cleaning and sanitizing protocol.- Responsible for organizing materials and related activities for pre-determined drop-in/floor programming.
- Must work shifts in the Imagination Studio, an area with art materials, clay, recycled items, authentic tools, and small parts.
- Work alongside other Floor Assistants and Museum Educators to create and incorporate new programming on the exhibit floor.
- Responsible for being on time, and ready at the start of shift.
- Responsible for set-up, tear-down, and clean-up at the conclusion of shift.
- Participation in staff planning and instructor meetings as needed.
- Knows and enforces cleaning, sanitizing, safety standards and policies of the Family Museum.
- Develops rapport with both children and parent/adult caregivers.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
WORK SCHEDULE- Monday 9:00am-3:00pm
- Friday 9:00am-2:00pm
- Saturday 9:00am-5:30pm
COMPENSATION
Floor Assistants will be paid at a starting rate of $10.23 per hour.
ATTIRE
Floor Assistants will be provided a Family Museum shirt, a name tag, and badge to be worn during their shift. Floor Assistants must also abide by the dress code outlined in the Family Museum handbook.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Education: Requires a level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of 2 years of high school or above.
Experience: Requires three to six months of experience in similar environments such as camp programs or activity programs involving young children and families.
Interpersonal Skills: Must possess excellent communication skills, be patient and persuasive in dealing with children, and be able to communicate special problems and problem-solving ideas to Family Museum staff. Must be outgoing, friendly, flexible, and comfortable approaching and engaging with families.
Analytical Ability: Routine and non-recurring problem solving skills are required.
Applicants will be subject to background check.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to: Museum Director, Education Coordinators
Applications are available via the City’s website @ http://www.bettendorf.org/ or at City of Bettendorf - City Hall. Applicants will be subject to background check. Applications will be accepted until October 11th, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The City of Bettendorf is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.The City of Bettendorf complies with American with Disabilities Act.