JOB
Faust Park is seeking a positive and welcoming experience for visitors and provide administrative, visitor services and program support. This position builds experience in customer service, public speaking and knowledge of and experiences with contemporary artists. Museum Guides facilitate interpretative services to Museum visitors through guided tours and during programs and events (i.e., family programs, exhibit openings), engage visitors in a welcoming manner and are responsive and informative to visitors' needs. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, collaborative, energetic, customer oriented and possess a positive, friendly personality.This is an on-call position with a predetermined schedule (monthly). Work schedule includes some evenings and weekends, and holidays when the Park is open; average 24 hours per week. The starting salary is $15.00 hourly and there are no benefits provided.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Function ExamplesProvide information to the public regarding events, exhibits and attractions by explaining historical or artistic significance of exhibits, conduct research to identify additional detail.Conduct tours of a historic site or museum.Monitor building and exhibits to ensure safety of patrons and security of artifacts and exhibits while museum is open to the public.Provide care of museum artifacts by cleaning, dusting and waxing.Perform other duties as required or assigned.This document defines the job class as a whole and provides examples of work that may typically be performed by the assigned positions. It does not represent any single position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision. All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County. HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.St. Louis County Division of Personnel, 7th Floor Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 615-5429 Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966 An Equal Opportunity Employer Fax: (314) 615-7703 www.stlouiscountymo.gov