Museum Assistant Intern

Job Description:

Museum Assistant Intern

Description

Job Details

Internship, on-the-job training position, with incumbents under close supervision, to perform a variety of basic office, administrative, financial, statistical, document processing, and/or general support tasks for an assigned department or budget unit, and to do related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in high school; or
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (undergraduate or graduate program); or
• Graduated from high school, college, or university within the past 12 months.

General Recruitment Information

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ADA Accommodations
Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at (707) 263-2213.
The County of Lake is dedicated to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion, recognizing that our diverse workforce is our most valuable asset, and ensuring our customers remain our top priority.

The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer

Veteran's Preference

MUSEUM ASSISTANT

INTERN
DEFINITION
An Intern is a temporary, entry-level position designed to provide students or recent graduates with practical, hands-on experience in a professional setting. Interns assist with day-to-day tasks, projects, and operations while learning about local government setting, work culture, and professional standards.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an Extra Help (temporary) classification that is limited to no more than 900 hours per year. Incumbents are paid only for hours worked, are only entitled to legally mandated benefits, and do not have status. This classification is used for temporary appointment(s) only, to provide job training for Junior or Senior high school, regularly enrolled students, persons who have recently graduated from an accredited undergraduate or graduate program and are working to complete related licensure or certification requirements, persons who are participating in a supervised training program to meet licensure requirements of the State of California. Duties will vary based on the needs of the department and its programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Interns work under close supervision of a designated supervisor, department manager, or staff. They receive specific instructions on tasks and are guided through work assignments to support learning and development. This position does not exercise supervision over other staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Performs the processing of incoming donations and other basic collections management activities under general supervision.
• Receives, researches, and answers basic research requests.
• Instructs patrons on museum policies and procedures and the use of museum materials and equipment.
• Assists in the development and implementation of public outreach events for both youths and adults.
• Assist in the implementation of marketing strategies including the creation of marketing material.
• Uses word processing software and professional design software to prepare a variety of materials for both internal communications and communications with the public and media under the general supervision.
• Performs a variety of office support functions for the museums.
• Other duties as assigned.
  • research skills and exhibit work.
  • General knowledge of museum services and operations, as assigned.
  • Processing and cataloging of museum collections (demonstrated knowledge of Past Perfect Museum Software preferred).
  • Functional operation of computer systems, peripherals and software applications for office, museum and marketing services.
  • Modern office methods and procedures.
  • Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• General functions of a County museum and related services.
• Perform a variety of museum support assignments.
• Perform specialized museum duties such as cataloging, exhibit installation as directed.
• Work with computerized museum information systems, and databases.
• Perform varied and responsible public outreach assistance assignments.
• Interpret, explain, and apply museum policies and methods.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining the functions and policies of the County Museum System.
• Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Interns must meet one of the eligibility requirements below:

• Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in high school; or
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (undergraduate or graduate program); or
• Graduated from high school, college, or university within the past 12 months.

Appointments shall be made as an intern.

WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature. There may be occasional exposure?to?extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted?workspaces; and heights more than five stories above ground level.?

WORKING CONDITIONS
Positions in this class typically require sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).

Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.
The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer ” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.

INTERNSHIP - TEMPORARY WORK ASSIGNMENT
Intern work assignment is determined by County of Lake personnel rules and regulations.

• Interns are typically hired at an hourly rate of pay at the first step of the salary range.
• Interns are paid only for hours worked.
• Interns are only entitled to legally mandated benefits, which does not include paid vacation or holidays.
• Interns do not have status.
• Interns are temporary and may be terminated at any time based on department need.

INTERN APPOINTMENT

Interns are limited to no more than 25 hours per week (unless a position is considered seasonal) and no more than 900 hours per fiscal year.

INTERN DURATION

• Summer Internship: 10-12 weeks (June to August)
• Fall and Spring Internships: 8-10 weeks
• Negotiated Period : To satisfy the interns’ required hours. Limited to 900 hours per fiscal year.

Closing Date/Time: 6/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$17.06 Hourly