Johnson County Museum Assistant - Closer

Overview

Join the award-winning Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) team and help make a real impact in this community! As part of our National Gold Medal Award–winning organization, you’ll help bring joy, adventure, and enrichment to millions each year. JCPRD welcomes over 7 million visitors to our parks and engages 3 million+ participants in more than 4,000 programs—and we’re still growing.

When you work at JCPRD, you’re joining a team recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. Enjoy outstanding benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a workplace culture built on passion, creativity, and teamwork.

Named Best Large Employer in Johnson County for two years running, JCPRD is the perfect place to grow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it. Come work where you play—and help us inspire healthier, happier lives for everyone!

Job Description

Essential Duties:

• Perform evening closing duties in the Johnson County Museum galleries, including re-setting and cleaning KidScape, re-setting and cleaning Museum interactives, cleaning display cases, and trash removal.
• Occasionally assist with setting up or tearing down after-hours Museum events in the gallery.
• Potential hours are 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday with occasional additional evening hours for events in the gallery.  Average 6-8 hours per week.
• $15.00 per hour
• Location:  Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS  66212.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.  Scheduling and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

Job Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 16 years and older.
• Must have strong attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to bend, lift, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Museum experience.

Education/Experience Substitutions:

  Yes            Experience may be substituted for degree.

  Yes            Education may be substituted for experience.

JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department.