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.
