The Visitor Services Assistant position is a customer-focused position within the Visitor Service Department. In this role, the candidate will support activities at the Front Desk (Admissions), Lightship Columbia and Museum Store. General Duties: Open and close Museum, Lightship and Store, handle money, welcome visitors, provide orientation information, answer questions about the Museum and Lightship, area attractions, accommodations, etc. Restock store merchandise and brochures, as well as maintain a clean and safe workspace. Become familiar with basic information on the Columbia River Maritime Museum and its exhibits, attend training sessions, staff meetings, and Museum functions. Specific Duties: Collect money, make change, use an automated POS system. Raise and lower flags on Lightship, welcome visitors and be continually alert for safety factors. Must be able to lift and move boxes and portable stairs. Incumbent must have skill in dealing with all kinds of people, of all ages, individually or in groups, which includes coworkers. Verbal communication skills must be of a high standard. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Experience working in customer service is preferred. - Excellent communication skills. - Ability to work a flexible schedule and multitask. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands for tactile learning opportunities; talk or hear; and sit. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move materials up to 50 pounds. Depending on seasonal visitation, this can be a very physical, active role, The employee could be outdoors in all types of weather, moderate noises (examples: voices from various groups of visitors and theater soundtrack). During lower visitation seasons, the employee can expect to spend more time indoors. Accommodation for all aspects of this position are welcome. The Columbia River Maritime Museum seeks a diverse talent pool affording equal opportunity to all candidates without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pay: \$15. to \$17.00 an hour DOE The core work schedule is 11 am- 4:00 pm Thursday Saturday and Sundays 9:30 am \' 5:30 pm, and flexible to pick up additional days or hours as requested - averaging 20 \' 29 hours per week