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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

To be considered for this position, applicants must attach a Summer 2025 class schedule and a list of references. If you are unable to attach the documents, email the information in Word document form to [email protected].

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Student Assistant (Work Study) (Museum Asst)

General Description

This is a work-study student position responsible for assisting in the operations and activities of the Stone Fort Museum. Responsible for serving as facility manager on weekends and during absence of the curator. Works under general supervision with a high degree of personal responsibility and initiative.

Job Duties

1. Performs guard duties and exhibit docent duties for visitors in a two-story historic structure without handicap access to the second floor.

2. Assists in management of artifact collection located in second floor storage.

3. Implementation of departmental activities with on-site and off-site educational programs.

4. Performs general custodial functions such as sweeping, mopping and rest room maintenance using chemical cleaning agents as appropriate.

5. Performs garden maintenance including trimming, watering, weeding, fertilizing and refuse removal tasks.

6. Operates manual tools and equipment including hand tools, garden shears, shovels, rakes and garden hoses.

7. Performs store clerk functions including cash register sales.

8. Receives payments from students and others for departmentally sponsored activities.

9. Provides office assistance to the department by assisting staff in routine clerical duties and responsibilities.

10. Provides assistance in answering phone calls, routing incoming calls, taking messages, greeting visitors, and directing visitors to appropriate staff member.

11. Assists in file and records maintenance.

12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Desire to learn and participate in research, interpretation and educational activities of a historical structure and associated garden.

2. Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts.

3. Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files.

4. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.

5. Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Required Qualifications

The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.

No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.

A student must be awarded and accept a “Work-Study Permit” for each semester the student will be working.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience creating digital content using Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Photoshop, InDesign and Premiere.

2. Experience in public speaking.

3. Experience in event management.

Physical Demands

Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties, including:

1. Climbing stairs, bending, squatting, and lifting.

3. Standing for extended periods.

4. Perform work in varying environmental conditions including summer heat, winter cold, wind, rain, and humidity.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.

Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SA2025-083

Number of Vacancies 2

Posting Open Date 04/17/2025

Review Start Date 04/17/2025

Posting Close Date

Work Schedule REQUIRED: Must be available to work some weekends, including Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 1-5pm. Schedule includes evening and weekend events. Normal work week 10-20 hours to be arranged. Museum open hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 1-5pm.

Min Pay Rate $9.50/hr

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, applicants must attach a Summer 2025 class schedule and a list of references. If you are unable to attach the documents, email the information in Word document form to [email protected].

EEO Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.

Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12906

Department Information

Department Stone Fort Museum

Contact Name Carolyn Spears

Contact Phone (936)468-2408

Contact Email [email protected]

Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview. If you have technical questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Are you available to work weekends?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Which of the following best represents your current student classification?

+ Entering freshman

+ Freshman

+ Sophomore

+ Junior

+ Senior

+ Graduate Student

+ * How many years of experience do you have working in an office environment?

+ 1-2

+ 3-5

+ 6-8

+ More than 10

+ * Do you have prior experience in Customer Service?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Please describe any experience you have with public speaking.

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please describe your experience with event/project planning and implementation.

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please describe your graphic design experience.

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Describe any work experience relevant to this posting.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

+ List of References

+ Resume

+ Letter of Recommendation

+ Class Schedule

Optional Documents