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Museum Attendant for Sag Harbor Custom House Museum
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Preservation Long Island
Sag Harbor, NY (In Person)
$41,600 Salary, Part-Time
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Overview Preservation Long Island seeks enthusiastic Museum Attendants to join our team at the Custom House in Sag Harbor. If you are passionate about the history of Long Island and New York, American material culture, and architectural preservation, we want to hear from you. Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Museum Attendants at the Custom House enhance the visitor experience by being present to answer questions visitors may have during their self-guided tours of the 18th century house. This is a part-time seasonal position with a pay rate of $20.00 per hour. The historic house is open to the public Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Attendants are expected to work two days per week for five hours per day while the house is open to visitors. Paid training is provided. Responsibilities Undergo training on guide responsibilities and the history of the house (paid) Open and close the house during visitor hours Greet and manage visitors Collect admissions and book sales Be informed about the history of the house, and key historical contents and artifacts should visitors have questions while they are on self-guided tours (attendants are not required to lead guided tours) Maintain safety and tidiness of public areas Ensure that the house, collections, and site are maintained in good order; immediately report any issues to headquarters staff Requirements Enthusiastic about learning and sharing history with the public Punctual and reliable Comfortable handling money, credit card processing, and a basic security system. Candidates with previous experience working in a museum or other arts, cultural or educational settings are encouraged to apply Attendants are expected to work two days per week (Saturday and Sunday) while the museum is open to the public