Bensenville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$18/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: FISCHER FARM - BENSENVILLE, IL 60106Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $16.00 - $18.00 HourlyThe Museum Program Assistant is responsible for assisting with and leading classes, programs, and t…
Skills: Program Leadership, Customer Service, Cash Handling, Interpretative Programming, Animal Care
Bensenville, Illinois, United States • On-site
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The assistant leads educational programs, tours, and classes focused on agriculture and history at the museum and farm. They also handle daily operations, including gift shop sales, facility maintenance, and event support.
A high school diploma is required, while a college degree and experience in a museum or nature center are preferred. Candidates must be able to lift 40 lbs, work outdoors in all weather, and possess current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Job DetailsJob Location: FISCHER FARM - BENSENVILLE, IL 60106Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $16.00 - $18.00 HourlyThe Museum Program Assistant is responsible for assisting with and leading classes, programs, and tours. May also assist with daily museum operation tasks, customer service functions and administrative duties as assigned. Hours are typically 10-20 hours per week and take place primarily during daytime hours. May include some evenings and weekends. Hours may fluctuate with season, program and/or museum needs.
Create a warm and welcoming environment. Greet Fischer Farm and Bensenville Railroad Museum visitors in a pleasant and cheerful manner both in-person and on the phone.
Assist with, lead, and develop interpretative programs and field trips at Fischer Farm and the Bensenville Railroad Museum, with an emphasis on agriculture, history, and environmental education for individuals and groups of all ages.
Work in the gift shop using accurate cash handling skills, processing of sales and restocking of shelves.
Open and close buildings per established procedures.
Set up for and monitor private facility rentals and ensure visitors have a positive and memorable experience.
Lead curated birthday party programs and other rental programs as needed.
Work special events, including but not limited to: Harvest Fest, Monster Mash, Farmside Christmas, Fischer Farm Family Earth Day, Fischer Farm Fiber Arts and Quilt Show, etc.
Be available to work at least 4 weekend days a month (mix of Saturdays and Sundays).
Must be available to work most weekends during peak season
Work occasional evening shifts throughout the year.
Assist with farm decoration and special event preparation including but not limited to: decorating the farm for Christmas, prepping crafts for Harvest Fest, Farmside Christmas, Fischer Farm Family Earth Day, etc.
Maintain cleanliness throughout the facility, assisting with light cleaning such as dusting and sweeping.
Assist with necessary clerical work and program preparations as requested by staff.
Assist with animal care tasks as needed.
Maintain current CPR and First Aid Certifications. Training provided.
Assist with, lead, and design off-site outreach programs with an emphasis on agriculture, history, and environmental education for groups of all ages.
Represent the park district at community tables and events as needed.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent GED required. College degree preferred.
Experience leading programs in a nature center, farm, garden, or museum environment.
Good computer and social media skills.
Excellent phone manners.
Good verbal and written communication.
English language fluency required.
Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather.
Willingness to learn and perform basic animal care tasks. Experience with animal handling preferred.
Able to lift 40 lbs., walk up and down strains, navigate uneven ground outdoors.
Able to interview in-person at Fischer Farm (16W680 Old Grand Ave, Bensenville, IL 60106).
Must already be living in and able to work in the United States.
Must be able to travel between park district facilities; Fischer Farm, Deer Grove Leisure Center, the Bensenville Railroad Museum, etc.; during shift hours.
Preferred but NOT required qualifications: foreign language skills (i.e. Spanish, Polish, Ukrainian, etc.); arts and crafts skills; special interests in agriculture, US history between 1800-present, museum studies, social sciences (anthropology, sociology, communication, etc.), conservation, education, or parks and recreation.
JOB STATUS Part time DEPARTMENT Museum FSLA STATUS Non-Exempt
SALARY $16.00-$18.00 per hour
HOURS 10-20 hours per week, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Our Mission… is to promote community participation in leisure activities, learning experiences, and social interactions by providing excellence in service, facilities and programs throughout the Bensenville Park District. We enhance the quality of life through the preservation of our local history, open spaces and recreational opportunities for residents of all ages to enjoy. Our Vision… is for the Bensenville Park District to be an integral member of the cooperative inter-governmental group providing quality services and programming of high impact at low cost to the community. We embrace life-long learning in both recreation and leisure fostered through diverse and unique facilities. By maximizing alternative revenue sources, we are recognized for providing the highest level of services and facilities and consistently exceeding our residents’ expectations.
Offices: 1000 W. Wood Street, Bensenville, Il 60106, US · 500 West Jefferson Street, Bensenville, IL 60108, US · 1100 W. Wood Street, Bensenville, IL 60106, US · 16W680 Grand Avenue, Bensenville, Il, US
Our Mission… is to promote community participation in leisure activities, learning experiences, and social interactions by providing excellence in service, facilities and programs throughout the Bensenville Park District. We enhance the quality of life through the preservation of our local history, open spaces and recreational opportunities for residents of all ages to enjoy. Our Vision… is for the Bensenville Park District to be an integral member of the cooperative inter-governmental group providing quality services and programming of high impact at low cost to the community. We embrace life-long learning in both recreation and leisure fostered through diverse and unique facilities. By maximizing alternative revenue sources, we are recognized for providing the highest level of services and facilities and consistently exceeding our residents’ expectations.
Offices: 1000 W. Wood Street, Bensenville, Il 60106, US · 500 West Jefferson Street, Bensenville, IL 60108, US · 1100 W. Wood Street, Bensenville, IL 60106, US · 16W680 Grand Avenue, Bensenville, Il, US
