Library - Museum Associate II

The La Quinta Museum has an opening for a Museum Associate 2. This Associate will assist in the overall operation and support of the La Quinta Museum. Duties include participation in the Museum's exhibits and collections.

Hours Per Week: 20

Primary Responsibilities:

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

• Provide quality customer service, feedback and recommendations
• Assisting patrons and public with questions
• Promoting the Museum's programs
• Assist in the submission of Museum events to media outlets
• Willingness to participate in exhibit creation and installation
• Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records
• Other duties as assigned

An individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required.

• Must be outgoing, customer service oriented and willing to adapt to a fast-paced museum environment Have the ability to follow detailed instructions
• Be a team player with a positive attitude and possess excellent customer service skills
• Adapt to changing work schedule which includes evening and weekend shifts

Physical Requirements

Must be able to frequently move from place to place within the location; file and retrieve books and other items on high shelves; lift/push up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds. of heavy boxes, books, and equipment; work in confined spaces; walk; bend; stoop; reach; and climb.

EEO STATEMENT

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.