Museum Associate - Part Time

Company Description:

The Bicycle Museum of America, located in the historic downtown area of New Bremen, Ohio, is a local tourist attraction featuring one of the largest private bicycle memorabilia collections in the world. With more than 300 bicycles in store, and thousands more in rotating inventory, the museum has something new to inform and entertain every bicycle enthusiast.

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Job Duties

• Archive Materials in Museum - Archive incoming museum objects, books, pictures, articles and periodicals, which includes: scanning documents and/or receipts along with data entry of relevant information into database.
• Update Museum Displays - Responsible for keeping all displays looking new and fresh.
• Conduct Museum Tours - Greet patrons, take admission money, and guide patrons throughout the museum sharing information of the history of each display.
• Research - Perform patron research inquiries pertaining to bicycles. Build upon previous knowledge of museum objects through research and adding information to object files.
• Special Projects - Work closely with Administration on special projects as needed.
• Miscellaneous - Perform other duties as assigned as well as any additional duties that might arise in the daily routine consisting of cleaning, packing and unpacking materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Less than 2 years related experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Very little to no travel
• Overnight stays unlikely
• Job may require employee to drive a company vehicle; job is non-DOT regulated and an MVR is required
• Per 8-hour shift. Sit 4 hours. Stand 4 hours. Typical office environment (low noise level, limited exposure hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, and vibrations). Regular interaction with others and performs a degree of independent work. Infrequently lift up to 20 pounds. Physical and mental demands are akin to the majority of office positions with prolonged periods of sitting and prolonged use of a computer/keyboard. Infrequent lifting, walking and climbing stairs. Occasional use of office equipment (copiers, printers, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of counting money and making change. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE/Veterans/Disabilities