Museum Assistant

The Pennsbury Society (501 C 3) at Pennsbury Manor Historic site seeks qualified applicants for our entry level Museum Assistant position.  Duties involve providing school and daily tours, front desk operations, light custodial and office work, and serving as part of a team at this accredited museum. Applicants should have a degree in a related field (such as History or Education) or comparable experience. This position is full-time and paid through the Pennsbury Society. Benefits are included as well as paid vacation and sick leave.

Required duties:

• Provide tours of Pennsbury Manor and its outbuildings to the general public including school groups, commercial bus tours, and “walk-ins”
  (visitors in small groups with no reservations).
• Manage front desk operations and including answering phones, selling tickets, greeting visitors, daily cash-out operations, keeping records, execute opening and closing procedures, etc.
• Assist in the implementation of special programs including programs for school groups, public programs, volunteers, Summer Camp, and site initiatives. Duties include setting up, interpretation, and clean up.
• Perform custodial work such as vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, washing dishes, etc. Assist with historic housekeeping, and grounds clean up.
• Perform light clerical work such as photocopying, preparing mailings, assisting with tour confirmations, etc.
• Perform on-site research as needed to support interpretation responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 am-5:00 pm (80 hrs. bi-weekly) This schedule is subject to change depending on site need.