Position Summary:

Get to know the community, visit with people from across the United States, and practice public history skills as a Wisconsin Logging Museum Operations Assistant. The Wisconsin Logging Museum is part of Chippewa Valley Museums and is located in Eau Claire’s beautiful Carson Park. The site includes an exhibit center, Machine Shed exhibit hall, and a historic 1890s replica logging camp. The Seasonal Museums Operations Assistant is expected to commit to two weekends a month and two days a week. Two individuals will be hired for the summer of 2024.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise building operations, as assigned
• Supervise visitor service volunteers assigned to Wisconsin Logging Museum
• Provide security and safety of all Wisconsin Logging Museum facilities by locking/unlocking buildings and monitoring public areas
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness in restrooms and public areas during public hours when custodian is not present
• Manage Museum Store and admissions operations
• Answer visitor inquiries by phone and in-person
• Provide logging history interpretation as needed

Qualifications:

• Required: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Required: Strong customer service skills
• Required: Weekend availability
• Preferred: Interest in history
• Desirable: Intellectual curiosity

Pay: $11-$12/hour

Schedule: 15 hours/week on average. Must be available to and minimum two days a week.

Start Date: May 28, 2024 with training the week of May 18. Position runs through September 30 but fall schedule is negotiable around school schedule.

HOW TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letterthrough Indeed. These are required for position to be considered.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $11.00 - $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person