What are the responsibilities and job description for the Museum Program Assistant position at Little Rock Zoo?
Salary
$15.57 - $23.98 Hourly
Location
Little Rock, AR
Job Type
Full Time- Regular Position
Job Number
PR-2024-12
Department
Parks and Recreation Department
Division
Cultural-Museum
Opening Date
02/05/2025
Closing Date
2/19/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Supervisory Responsibility?
No
On-Line Applications Only?
Yes
Department
PR
Grade
707
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
JOB OBJECTIVE: To assist in museum program development activities at the MacArthur Museum; schedules and conducts guided tours; trains volunteers to present programs and tours.
Essential Functions
For a complete list of essential job functions, please click here.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in History, Education or a related area, one (1) year of work experience in a museum setting or one (1) year of demonstrated research experience and one (1) year of leadership and supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Additional Requirement
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
Non-Uniformed NON-Union Eligible Full-Time Employees
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) - The City pays the eintire cost of employee only health insurance for the base plan. Higher levels of health coverage and dependent coverage is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.
Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) – The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.
Long-Term Disability – The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.
Retirement – Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave/attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business.
Generous leave accruals with carry over capability.
Short-Term Disability Leave
Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation).
All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year.
After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per years of service, upon termination of employment.
Longevity
Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter.
Click here for other leaves and observed holidays. (Download PDF reader)
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in History, Education or a related area, or one (1) year of work experience in a museum setting?
Do you have one (1) year of work experience in a museum setting? (Please ensure this information is listed in your work history.)
Do you have at least one (1) year of demonstrated research experience in a museum setting?
If yes, please explain this experience. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history.] If not applicable, please enter N/A.
05
Do you have at least one (1) year of leadership or supervisory experience? Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Do you have, or can you obtain Standard First Aid and Community CPR/AED certifications, or other certifications which incorporate Standard First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR within six (6) months of employment, and maintain certifications for the duration of employment in this position?
Do you possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License or can you obtain one within 90 days? [Must maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.]
Are you willing and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required?
How did you find out about this particular position?
Employer City of Little Rock
Department Parks and Recreation Department Address 500 West Markham Suite 108
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201
Phone 501-371-4770
$15.57 - $23.98 Hourly
Location
Little Rock, AR
Job Type
Full Time- Regular Position
Job Number
PR-2024-12
Department
Parks and Recreation Department
Division
Cultural-Museum
Opening Date
02/05/2025
Closing Date
2/19/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Supervisory Responsibility?
No
On-Line Applications Only?
Yes
Department
PR
Grade
707
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
JOB OBJECTIVE: To assist in museum program development activities at the MacArthur Museum; schedules and conducts guided tours; trains volunteers to present programs and tours.
Essential Functions
For a complete list of essential job functions, please click here.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in History, Education or a related area, one (1) year of work experience in a museum setting or one (1) year of demonstrated research experience and one (1) year of leadership and supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Additional Requirement
- Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
- Must possess Standard First Aid and Community CPR certifications, or other certifications which incorporate Standard First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR, within six (6) months of employment, and maintain certifications for the duration of employment in this position.
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
- Online applications only
- Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
- Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
- List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
- All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
- You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
- Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.
Non-Uniformed NON-Union Eligible Full-Time Employees
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) - The City pays the eintire cost of employee only health insurance for the base plan. Higher levels of health coverage and dependent coverage is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.
Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) – The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.
Long-Term Disability – The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.
Retirement – Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave/attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business.
Generous leave accruals with carry over capability.
Short-Term Disability Leave
Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation).
All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year.
After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per years of service, upon termination of employment.
Longevity
Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter.
Click here for other leaves and observed holidays. (Download PDF reader)
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in History, Education or a related area, or one (1) year of work experience in a museum setting?
- Yes
- No
Do you have one (1) year of work experience in a museum setting? (Please ensure this information is listed in your work history.)
- Yes
- No
Do you have at least one (1) year of demonstrated research experience in a museum setting?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please explain this experience. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history.] If not applicable, please enter N/A.
05
Do you have at least one (1) year of leadership or supervisory experience? Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Yes
- No
Do you have, or can you obtain Standard First Aid and Community CPR/AED certifications, or other certifications which incorporate Standard First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR within six (6) months of employment, and maintain certifications for the duration of employment in this position?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License or can you obtain one within 90 days? [Must maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.]
- Yes
- No
Are you willing and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required?
- Yes
- No
How did you find out about this particular position?
- LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
- Facebook/Social Media
- Arkansas Business
- KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
- Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
- City Employee
- Friend or relative who does not work for the City
- Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
- Career Builder/Indeed
- Government Jobs
- Indeed
- College/University Career Page
- Career Fair
- Virtual Job Fair
- Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
- Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
- Department of Workforce Services
- Professional Association
- Other
Employer City of Little Rock
Department Parks and Recreation Department Address 500 West Markham Suite 108
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201
Phone 501-371-4770
Salary : $4 - $6
