Setup Assistant (PT) – MN History Center (St. Paul, MN)

#1464 Setup Assistant

Requisition ID: 1464

JOB TITLE:    Setup Assistant

OPEN TO:    This job is open to all applicants.

LOCATION:    History Center – 345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102

SALARY:    $14.25 hourly minimum

STATUS & HOURS:    Part-time, regular (approximately 520 annual hours) position.

The hours for this position are based on events being scheduled at the History Center and may vary considerably week to week.  Scheduling will include evenings and weekends.

BENEFITS:     Eligible to participate in a retirement program with employer contribution.  Generous vacation and sick time accruals.

DEPARTMENT:    Learning Initiatives

CLASSIFICATION:    52L Service

SUPERVISORY:    No

HIRING MANAGER:    Events and Support Services Manager

POSTING DATE:    July 23, 2021

DEADLINE DATE:    August 6, 2021

TO APPLY:    Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.

DESCRIPTION:  This position exists to conduct & execute the set-up and take-down of MNHS programs & events as well as rental events at the Minnesota History Center.

SUMMARY OF WORK:  1) Conduct and oversee the set-up/take down of event furniture and equipment at the Minnesota History Center; and 2) Maintain site equipment and building.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong customer service skills.

  • Strong communication skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team on set up and take down needs.

  • Demonstrated ability to problem solve amidst noisy and high-pressure situations.

  • Demonstrated flexibly to adjust to unusual and unexpected occurrences in the working environment.

  • Ability to lift and move 50 lbs.

  • Ability to learn and be guided by historic site preservation concerns, rules, and needs.

  • Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings, sometimes on short notice.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Experience with Audio-Visual