Museum Associate

About the Role

The Modern Aboriginal Art Museum features one of the largest collections of contemporary Aboriginal art in North America. Aboriginal art is deeply connected to the lands and culture of Australia, where Crown first expanded its lift truck business globally more than 60 years ago. As the primary exhibit in the museum, the Aboriginal art collection features more than 100 contemporary paintings and sculptures, each telling a distinct story and offering insight into the perspectives, symbolism, and creativity of Aboriginal artists today.

Duties

• Archive museum objects, books, pictures, articles and periodicals, including scanning documents and receipts along with data entry of relevant information into database
• Keep all displays looking new and fresh
• Greet patrons, take admission money, and guide patrons throughout the museum sharing information of the history of each display
• Perform patron research inquiries pertaining to bicycles; build upon previous knowledge of museum objects through research and adding information to object files
• Work closely with Administration on special projects as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned, including 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 driving a company vehicle (non-DOT regulated, MVR required)
• Per 8-hour shift: sit 4 hours, stand 4 hours
• Typical office environment (low noise, limited exposure to hot/cold, dust, fumes, and vibrations)
• Regular interaction with others; performs a degree of independent work
• Infrequently lift up to 20 pounds
• Prolonged periods of sitting and prolonged use of a computer/keyboard; infrequent lifting, walking and climbing stairs; occasional use of office equipment

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• 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