Museum Aide

Posting Number: P

Job Title:

Location:

Location:

Kalamazoo Valley Museum

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Part Time

Pay Rate: $14.28 per hour

Position Type:
Staff

Department:

Do you enjoy interacting with children and adults in a dynamic learning environment? Do you find it rewarding to provide great customer service to members of our community? If so, the Kalamazoo Valley Museum has the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking to hire a part-time Museum Aide. The primary role of a Museum Aide is to provide excellent customer service and way finding for patrons visiting the museum.

• Greeting and checking in visitors utilizing the museum’s point of sale software
• Answering questions regarding museum programs and exhibits
• Ensuring all museum standards and safety protocols are followed
• Regular exhibit cleaning and care of hands-on elements throughout the galleries

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be available:
  Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Seasonal hours, including occasional evenings and special programming may impact scheduling.

Previous work experience with customer service responsibilities, including cash handling through point of sale software, is preferred.

• Must be able to move throughout the museum galleries and pick up objects that fall on the floor.
• Must be comfortable working with cleaning sanitizer and associated cleaning materials.
• May have extended periods of standing or sitting between two to four hours.

Work Hours:

21-24 average work hours per week up to 29 hours per week. Must be available Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. and Sundays 11:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

Posting Date 08/19/2026

As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities.

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