A Museum Curator builds and maintains collections at art museums and other museums. Uses in-depth knowledge of art or other artifacts to plan displays and exhibits, advise on museum acquisitions, identify and appraise works. A Museum Director manages overall museum operations.
Museum Assistant/Greeter Greater Kent Historical Society Kent, WA Job Details Part-time $18 - $20 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Computer operation Graphic design Canva Cleaning Stocking Full Job Description Museum Greeter/Assistant (Part-Time)
Location:
Kent Historical Museum, 855 Smith Street, Kent, WA 98030
$20 per hour Start date: September 2026, specific date to be mutually determined Join Our Team! Do you enjoy meeting new people and sharing your enthusiasm for history and culture? We're looking for a friendly, dependable Museum Greeter to welcome visitors and help create a safe and exceptional guest experience at our museum. As the first person our guests meet, you'll play an important role in making every visitor feel welcome while supporting the museum's daily operations. What You'll Do Open the museum each day and prepare for visitors. Welcome guests and provide outstanding customer service. Answer questions about museum exhibits, programs, memberships, and upcoming events. Answer the phone and direct calls to appropriate staff or take detailed messages. Record attendance and process admissions, memberships, donations, and purchases using the museum's point-of-sale system. Promote museum memberships and special events. Keep the front desk and gift shop clean, organized, and well-stocked. Assist visitors with wayfinding and general information. Close the museum each afternoon according to established procedures. Assist with administrative tasks, material prep and event support as needed. If you have specific museum-related skills (photography, research, writing etc.) we will work with you to integrate them into your job, if appropriate. Attend a weekly staff meeting. Perform other duties as assigned. What We're Looking For Friendly, welcoming, and professional demeanor. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Comfortable handling cash, credit card transactions, and balancing a daily register. Basic computer skills. Experience with Canva/graphic design is a plus. Ideally, we'd like someone who can create or update social media posts, promotional materials and signage using Canva. Ability to work independently and reliably. Interest in museums, local history, education, and/or community organizations is preferred. A willingness to help where needed with enthusiasm. Must have reliable transportation. May occasionally be asked to work offsite or after hours, if available. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout the workday. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Why Work With Us? Be part of preserving and sharing local history. Meet interesting visitors, staff and volunteers. Enjoy a welcoming, community-focused work environment and team. Help support educational programs and special events that make a difference in our community. If you're dependable, personable, and enjoy working with the public, we'd love to hear from you!
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your interest in the position to [email address] or apply through [ ]. If you are interested and can work close to, but not exactly the hours described we may be able to modify the schedule. If this is the case, please apply and let us know what modifications you may need.
Pay:
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 18.0 per week
