Federal Work Study (Glayds City Museum)

The Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum is seeking a motivated and dependable Student Assistant to support daily operations.

This position is limited to students who are Federal Work-Study eligible.

• Engaging with museum visitors
• Assisting with exhibits and collections
• Helping at events
• Providing excellent customer service in the gift shop.
• Able to follow instructions and perform assignments efficiently, independently, and effectively
• Able to work in both a group setting and alone with minimum supervision
• Availability to work varied shifts, mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work quickly, effectively, and responsibly without constant direction
• Comfortable working around children and large crowds

Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma Required Qualification: Must be a current Lamar University student Must be Federal Work-Study eligible (as determined by Financial Aid) Dependable, prompt, and able to follow directions Strong customer service and communication skills Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and independently Ability to stand for extended periods, indoors and outdoors Must be able to lift and move 30+ pounds (tables, chairs, supplies) May be exposed to variable weather during events or groundskeeping Desired Qualifications: Experience with customer service, cash handling, or gift shop operations

• Experience using a cash register

• Must be a current Lamar University student
• Must be Federal Work-Study eligible (as determined by Financial Aid)
• Dependable, prompt, and able to follow directions
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and independently
• Ability to stand for extended periods, indoors and outdoors
• Must be able to lift and move 30+ pounds (tables, chairs, supplies)
• May be exposed to variable weather during events or groundskeeping
• Experience with customer service, cash handling, or gift shop operations
• • Experience using a cash register

The work environment includes indoor and outdoor spaces, exposure to a wide variance of temperatures, exposure to dust and debris, and exposure to cleaning agents.

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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