7 museum assistant jobs at 5 companies in Chicago, IL
2mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
2mo
Farm Museum Program Assistant-Railroad Museum Model Train Specialist
Bensenville, Illinois, United States
$16-$18/hrOnsitePart Time
Bensenville Park District: Provides community recreation, parks management, and leisure services.
High school diploma required (college preferred). Must have extensive experience running model trains and designing/maintaining layouts, experience leading museum or informal education programs, good computer and communication skills, English fluency, ability to lift 30 lbs and work outdoors; CPR/First Aid maintained (training provided).
Bensenville Park District: Provides community recreation, parks management, and leisure services.
High school diploma/GED required (college preferred). Experience leading programs in nature centers, farms, gardens, or museums. CPR and First Aid certification, Canva and computer/social media skills, English fluency, able to work outdoors and lift 40 lbs, valid U.S. work authorization and driver's license.
Northwestern University: Private research university providing higher education and academic research.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in an art-related field, art history, or museum studies, or equivalent education and experience; 2+ years of art museum registration experience; collection management software proficiency.
Oakton College: Public community college offering associate degrees and vocational training.
Enrolled student (min 6 credit hours) with GPA≥2.0, eligible to work in the U.S., background in art or museum studies preferred, Microsoft Office skills, ability to assist installations and interact with visitors.
Bensenville Park District: Provides community recreation, parks management, and leisure services.
High school diploma or GED, experience leading education programs preferred, CPR and First Aid current, good phone and communication skills, able to lift 40 lbs and work outdoors, must be legally able to work in the U.S.
Field Museum: Operates a natural history museum and performs scientific research.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree and 3+ years museum collections experience (Master's preferred); proficiency with collections databasing, specimen preparation, and compliance with acquisition/shipment regulations.
Kohl Children's Museum: Children's museum offering interactive exhibits and educational play programs.
2+ YOEOversee museum floor staff, manage admissions and cash handling, train staff and volunteers, act as first-aid responder, high school diploma, minimum 2 years experience with children or customer service, proficiency with Microsoft Office and POS/database preferred.