Employment Opportunities
Anchorage Museum Association
Working for the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center and its support organization the Anchorage Museum Association means working with dynamic people and doing meaningful work for Anchorage's premier cultural hallmark.
Interested parties must submit a completed application, along with resume and cover letter via email or via mail/fax to:
Anchorage Museum Association
ATTN: Jacquelyn B. Hoflich, SPHR
Human Resource Director
625 C Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 929-9217
Fax: (907) 929-9216
The Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center and Anchorage Museum Association are equal opportunity employers.
Below are current job opportunities:
Temporary Visitor Services Assistants
The Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center has immediate need for Temporary (90 days beginning January 25, 2010), Part-Time Visitor Services Assistants.
Under general supervision of the Visitor Services Specialist, this position performs cashier duties and provides information to visitors of the Museum. Incumbents work variable scheduled hours conforming to the seasonal hours of the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure that each Museum visitor receives outstanding customer service by providing a friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every visitor, answering questions, maintaining outstanding standards, and thorough exhibit knowledge along with all other components of customer service.
- Maintain an awareness of all exhibit information, promotions, and advertisements.
- Restricts access to the galleries to ticketed or authorized individuals
- Accurately and efficiently complete all sales transactions and maintain proper cash and media accountabilities at cash registers.
- Responsible for accurate cash accounting and reporting.
- Opens and closes the cashier station to the public in accordance with scheduled hours.
- Perform cashier functions and complete various reports.
- Assists museum staff and security with event setup, filing, errands and tour groups as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Physical layout of the Museum facility; knowledge of cash handling procedures.
- Cashier functions and completion of required forms and reports.
- While maintaining professional appearance and conducting themselves in a professional manner, greet and assist the public; explain rules and policies, and communicate effectively with others in providing information regarding Museum exhibits and events.
- Process information/merchandise through computer system and POS register system.
- Communicate with associates and guests.
- Read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation.
- Work varied hours/days as business dictates.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Cash handling and reporting experience.
- One year of museum attendant experience preferred.
Positions close when filled.
“AMA will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex or marital status or who is a ‘qualified individual with a disability,’ as that phrase is defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. AMA will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status or physical or mental disability.”
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Temporary Sales Associate
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Under general supervision of the Shop Manager, this position has the responsibility to be active in all tasks associated with sales and customer service in the Anchorage Museum Shop to include stocking of merchandise and replenishing of displays; oversee inventory levels and will assist with special projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Acute awareness to the needs of visitors in the
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Oversees sales station when a Shop Volunteer is unavailable.
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Stocks and replenishes merchandize in displays throughout the day.
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Maintains inventory reports on selected departments and makes recommendations for future orders.
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Provides assistance to Shop Volunteers in the operation of the computerized sales system and with general Shop information.
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Responsible for all aspects of Opening and Closing procedures on the point-of-sale system and in the Shop.
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Assists on special projects to include Art Potpourri and Crafts Weekend
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Keeps Shop Staff up-to-date on customer concerns and needs.
Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications:
•Familiarization with merchandise produced and created for
•Knowledge of
•Ease and experience in using computer technology.
•Friendly and accommodating personality in working with customers and Museum Staff.
•Ability to work independently.
•Interest in the activities planned at the Museum.
Qualifications:
•Require two years of retail sales experience.
•Prefer one year experience as a Volunteer in the
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color and close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are typical of an office environment and representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Interested parties should submit a resume and application to
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Summer Internship
WHEN:
10 weeks, June-September 2010, start and end dates can be flexible.
Work schedule will be Tuesday – Saturday.
WHERE:
WHAT:
The
WHO:
Applicants must be at least 18, must be computer literate, and should have an interest in a career in archives and libraries. Previous experience with historical photographs, databases,
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send a completed application with a resume and a letter describing your interest in the position, to Jacquelyn B. Hoflich, SPHR, Human Resource Director, Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, 625 C Street, Anchorage, AK, 99501; by fax: (907) 929-9217, or e-mail: jhoflich@anchoragemuseum.org.
All resumes and letters must be accompanied by a completed application.
DEADLINE:
Open until filled.
Animal Care/Exhibits Technician
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Under the general direction of the Exhibits Director, the Animal Care/Exhibits Technician provides oversight of the Imaginarium Discovery Center’s (IDC) live animal program, including daily care and maintenance, implementation of policies and procedures, training staff and volunteers, assisting with creating and maintaining live animal exhibits and interpreting the live animals to visitors. Provide routine maintenance and cleaning of marine mechanical room. Position requires flexible work schedule, and occasional weekend shifts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Maintains and complies with the State of Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game Fish Resource permit.
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Oversee the care and maintenance of the
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Responsible for the daily care of all live animals, including feeding, cleaning, healthcare, handling, and monitoring and maintaining an adequate environment. This will include performing or supervising the majority of these tasks on scheduled work days and leaving detailed information for these tasks to be performed in your absence.
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Responsible for the monitoring, ordering, and acquiring of all live animal food and supplies.
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Coordinate the implementation of policies and procedures relating to the live animal program; make recommendations for changes or additions to existing procedures, communicate changes or additions to all necessary staff, and document/update the written policies and procedures as needed.
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Participate in any live animal training for staff and volunteers.
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Regularly communicate with supervisor to discuss live animal needs, volunteer training status, and to maintain a mutual understanding of policies and procedures regarding live animals.
Qualifications:
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High School diploma or equivalent required.
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BS in Biology or a related science preferred.
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Proven work experience with marine life collection, care and husbandry required.
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Experience with animal collection & care, specifically reptiles and
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Knowledge of AZA and AAM animal care standards preferred.
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Experience working with science laboratory chemicals preferred.
Interested parties must submit a completed application and resume via email or fax to:
Human Resources Director
907-929-9216 fax
Resumes must be accompanied by an application to be considered for the position.
“The AMA will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex or marital status or who is a ‘qualified individual with a disability,’ as that phrase is defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act. The AMA will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status or physical or mental disability.”
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