Museum Front Desk and Volunteer Coordinator

Job Type: Location Type: Not Specified

 

Salary: $18.67 – $21.62 Hourly
Location : WA 98002, WA
Job Type: Variable-Hour
Department: Parks, Arts & Recreation
Division: Parks Arts and Events
Opening Date: 03/20/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: TEMP

Position Details

The White River Valley Museum, located in Les Gove Park seeks applicants for the part-time hourly position of weekend Front Desk Attendant.
HOURS: Wednesday – Friday: 10am -4:00pm, Saturdays: 11:45am – 4pm, some pre-scheduled nights and special events as needed.
ABOUT THE WHITE RIVER VALLEY MUSEUM: The White River Valley Museum creates an exciting and educational experience for visitors through award-winning exhibits and programs on regional cultures, arts and history. The Museum’s artifact collections focus on Puget Sound history, Northwest Native culture, Japanese immigration and the Northern Pacific Railway. The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
Primary Duties
The Museum Volunteer and Front Desk Coordinator is responsible for managing the Museum’s guest services and volunteer functions. They report to the Museum Director.

• Responsible for opening and closing of the Museum including alarm system management.
• Runs the Museum’s POS and gift shop including inventory management.
• Performs administrative tasks like bank deposits, donor data input, ordering supplies, and mail management.
• Manages the Museum’s attendance records.
• Schedules and actively recruits Museum and Farm Volunteers.
• Provides trainings and volunteer enrichment events.
• Manages Museum rentals.
• Fields questions about Museum and Farm events and programs.
• Provides staff support for Museum and Farm events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or Equivalent

Minimum one year experience in a clerical, office, nonprofit or retail setting. Proficiency in Microsoft suite and Outlook.

Preferred two years’ experience in a clerical, office, or retail setting. Proficiency in Microsoft suite and Outlook AND experience working with and recruiting volunteers.

Additional Information
RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership.The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.
To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:

https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/mayor/inclusive_auburn
This is a non-benefited position.
Temporary positions are not eligible to receive City benefits; however, WA Paid Sick Leave (WPSL) is issued at 0.025 hours per 40 hours worked, as required by law.

Employees in this classification may be eligible for WA State Paid Family Medical Leave dependent upon their qualifications and work history in WA State. Please see https://paidleave.wa.gov/ for more information.

Employees in this classification may also be eligible for PERS contributions, dependent upon their hours of work each month and their length of service. This is noted on the job announcement itself if it will apply to this position.

Please send any questions to regarding clarifications or questions about eligibility for any of the above.