Description

The Cook County Historical Society in Grand Marais, Minnesota, is looking for a seasonal Museum Visitor Services Specialist (18 hours a week, May-October). 

Purpose: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Museum Visitor Services Specialist will support History Museum operations with duties related to the front desk, sales, and events at the Cook County History Museum. 

CCHS Mission Statement: The purpose of the Society shall be the collection, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge about the history of Cook County and to relate it to the history of the State of Minnesota. 

Job Responsibilities: 

Welcome visitors to the museum in a warm and engaging manner 

Answer visitor questions and provide referrals as appropriate 

Perform museum opening/closing routines as scheduled 

Process sales and perform common cash handling functions 

Maintain clean and creative gift shop environment 

Assist with museum programs and major historical society events 

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Strong interest in history 

Excellent customer service skills 

Retail/cash handling experience 

Proven reliability and excellent attendance record 

Proficient in Google software (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, etc) 

Ability to work independently 

Willingness to work weekends or occasional evenings as scheduled 

Commitment to a safe and supportive work environment 

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Education and/or experience in museums, history, tourism, or a related field 

Knowledge of Ojibwe language/history 

Familiarity with Cook County/North Shore regional history 

Familiarity with Square sales software/devices 

Applications open until filled. Please send resume and two references to catherine@cookcountyhistory.org or drop off an application at the History Museum in Grand Marais.