What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Assistant (Museum Assistant) position at Stephen F. Austin University?
This is a student assistant position responsible for assisting in the operations and activities of the Stone Fort Museum. Responsible for serving as facility manager on weekends and during absence of the curator. Responsible for assisting in the general maintenance of garden beds in the museum’s Spanish Colonial Demonstration Garden. Works under general supervision with a high degree of personal responsibility and initiative.
Job Duties
1. Performs guard duties and exhibit docent duties for visitors in a two-story historic structure without handicap access to the second floor.
2. Assists in management of artifact collection located in second floor storage.
3. Implementation of departmental activities with on-site and off-site educational programs.
4. Performs general custodial functions such as sweeping, mopping and restroom maintenance using chemical cleaning agents as appropriate.
5. Performs garden maintenance including trimming, watering, weeding, fertilizing and refuse removal tasks.
6. Operates manual tools and equipment including hand tools, garden shears, shovels, rakes and garden hoses.
7. Performs store clerk functions including cash register sales.
8. Receives payments from students and others for departmentally sponsored activities.
9. Provides office assistance to the department by assisting staff in routine clerical duties and responsibilities.
10. Provides assistance in answering phone calls, routing incoming calls, taking messages, greeting visitors, and directing visitors to appropriate staff member.
11. Assists in file and records maintenance.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
2. Assists in management of artifact collection located in second floor storage.
3. Implementation of departmental activities with on-site and off-site educational programs.
4. Performs general custodial functions such as sweeping, mopping and restroom maintenance using chemical cleaning agents as appropriate.
5. Performs garden maintenance including trimming, watering, weeding, fertilizing and refuse removal tasks.
6. Operates manual tools and equipment including hand tools, garden shears, shovels, rakes and garden hoses.
7. Performs store clerk functions including cash register sales.
8. Receives payments from students and others for departmentally sponsored activities.
9. Provides office assistance to the department by assisting staff in routine clerical duties and responsibilities.
10. Provides assistance in answering phone calls, routing incoming calls, taking messages, greeting visitors, and directing visitors to appropriate staff member.
11. Assists in file and records maintenance.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.
1. Desire to learn and participate in research, interpretation and educational activities of a historical structure and associated garden.
2. Desire to learn and participate in assigned horticulture related tasks.
3. Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts.
4. Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files.
5. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
6. Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Required Qualifications
2. Desire to learn and participate in assigned horticulture related tasks.
3. Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts.
4. Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files.
5. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
6. Ability to understand and follow instructions.
The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.
1. Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Photoshop, InDesign and Premiere.
2. Experience creating digital content.
Physical Demands
2. Experience creating digital content.
Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties, including:
1. Climbing stairs, bending, squatting, and lifting.
2. Standing for extended periods.
3. Perform work in varying environmental conditions including summer heat, winter cold, wind, rain, and humidity.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
1. Climbing stairs, bending, squatting, and lifting.
2. Standing for extended periods.
3. Perform work in varying environmental conditions including summer heat, winter cold, wind, rain, and humidity.
A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.
Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SA2024-271
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Open Date
12/12/2024
Review Start Date
12/19/2024
Posting Close Date
Work Schedule
REQUIRED: Must be available to work some weekends, including Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 1-5pm. Schedule includes evening and weekend events. Normal work week 10-20 hours to be arranged. Museum open hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 1-5pm.
Min Pay Rate
$9.50/hr
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for this position, applicants must attach a Spring 2025 class schedule and a list of references. If you are unable to attach the documents, email the information in Word document form to stonefort@sfasu.edu. Please submit your application in the SFA careers portal only.
EEO Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.
Posting Quick Link
https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12424
Department Information
Department
Stone Fort Museum
Contact Name
Carolyn Spears
Contact Phone
(936) 468-2408
Contact Email
stonefort@sfasu.edu
Contact Information
Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview. If you have technical questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you available to work weekends?
- Yes
- No
- * Which of the following best represents your current student classification?
- Entering freshman
- Freshman
- Sophomore
- Junior
- Senior
- Graduate Student
- * How many years of experience do you have working in an office environment?
- 1-2
- 3-5
- 6-8
- More than 10
- * Do you have prior experience in Customer Service?
- Yes
- No
- * Please describe any experience you have with public speaking.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please describe your graphic design experience.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe your experience in event planning and coordination.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe any work experience relevant to this posting.
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- List of References
- Resume
- Class Schedule
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