Museum Aide

Personnel Requisition

Personnel Requisition

Posting Number: 201101570P Job Title: Museum Aide Location: Kalamazoo Valley Museum Full-Time/Part-Time: Part Time Pay Rate: $14.28 per hour Position Type: Staff Department: Museum Programs Job Summary:

Do you enjoy interacting with children and adults in a dynamic learning environment? Do you find it rewarding to provide great customer service to members of our community? If so, the Kalamazoo Valley Museum has the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking to hire a part-time Museum Aide. The primary role of a Museum Aide is to provide excellent customer service and wayfinding for patrons visiting the museum.

Duties will include:

• Greeting and checking in visitors utilizing the museum's point of sale software
• Answering questions regarding museum programs and exhibits
• Ensuring all museum standards and safety protocols are followed
• Regular exhibit cleaning and care of hands-on elements throughout the galleries

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be available: Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Seasonal hours, including occasional evenings and special programming may impact scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Previous work experience with customer service responsibilities, including cash handling through point of sale software, is preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to move throughout the museum galleries and pick up objects that fall on the floor.
• Must be comfortable working with cleaning sanitizer and associated cleaning materials.
• May have extended periods of standing or sitting between two to four hours.

Work Hours: 21-24 average work hours per week up to 29 hours per week. Must be available Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Posting Date 08/19/2026 Closing Date: Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Please apply online at jobs.kvcc.edu.
• This position will remain posted until filled.
• Kalamazoo Valley reserves the right to close this posting at the point in which an adequate pool of qualified candidates has been established.

EEO Statement

As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive.

Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation
• Other Document

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you available to work weekends?
• Yes
• No