Museum Assistant
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Mercer University
Macon, GA, US
Summary
The Museum Assistant is responsible for greeting visitors, processing admission fees, and managing merchandise sales. They also provide general administrative support and assist with museum operations and special event setups.
Job Description
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Job Family:
Student Regular Wage, Student Work Study
Department:
Capricorn Studios
Supervisor:
Bob Konrad
Job Title:
Museum Assistant
Job Description:
Main responsibilities include answering telephone calls, greeting visitors, processing museum admission fees, handling merchandise sales and general administrative support for the Capricorn Sound Studios and Museum at Mercer Music at Capricorn. Students will receive training in ticketing and point-of-sale software and basic museum operations. Additional responsibilities include ensuring the museum is ready for visitors, setting up for special events, stocking merchandise and completing other tasks as assigned. Mercer Music at Capricorn is located at 540 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, which is in downtown Macon, so applicant must have transportation. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is committed to customer service and has great organizational skills. The ability to work well with others is necessary, and applicants must have some experience with computers. Good communication skills and a mode of transportation are necessary.
Pay Rate: $10.00/hour
Scheduled Hours:
10
Start Date:
08/19/2026
End Date:
05/8/2027
Mercer University’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) serves students and families in Atlanta, Macon, and the Regional Academic Centers. Our consultants provide guidance with application materials such as resumes and cover letters, job search tactics, networking, and more!
Vision: We aspire to equip and empower all Mercerians to thrive in the lifelong process of career and professional development.
Mission: Our career development experts prepare students to succeed in work and life by providing customized, innovative, and comprehensive career resources.
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Macon, GA
Mercer University’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) serves students and families in Atlanta, Macon, and the Regional Academic Centers. Our consultants provide guidance with application materials such as resumes and cover letters, job search tactics, networking, and more!
Vision: We aspire to equip and empower all Mercerians to thrive in the lifelong process of career and professional development.
Mission: Our career development experts prepare students to succeed in work and life by providing customized, innovative, and comprehensive career resources.
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Macon, GA