Museum and Event Attendant - Part-Time

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION

Job Title: Museum and Event Attendant

Supervisor: Mkting,, Events, Membership Supervisor

Company: PRCAHOF/Museum

Department: Administration

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Date: 06/15/2026

Hourly Rate: $17.00

ONSITE POSITION – NOT A REMOTE OR HYBRID POSITION

Job Summary:

The Museum and Event Attendant is responsible for admissions and gift shop duties, retail sales and inventory reporting for the Museum. Assists with museum events/activities as requested to include event set up, tear down and working events. The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy collects, researches, preserves, exhibits, and interprets the sport of professional rodeo, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the Inductees and the American Cowboy.

Essential Duties:

• Offers a welcoming greeting to all customers as they enter the shop.
• Initiate conversation: ask open-ended questions to determine customer needs.
• Accurately answer routine questions/inquiries in a helpful and courteous manner.
• Present merchandise with enthusiasm and assist in the selection by making recommendations to the customer.
• Opens and closes Museum based on standard procedures.
• Takes payment for admissions including operating a cash register, managing a cash drawer, and processing credit cards.
• Responsible for petty cash and keeping proper change on hand.
• Completes daily receipts report and prepares deposits for accounting department.
• Answers phones and provides light clerical work including assisting with mailings, filing, data entry composing emails and creating labels, reports, and messages.
• Assists with counting +inventory and prepares reports.
• Restocks gift shop items daily, inputs new merchandise as it comes in and straightens retail displays as needed.
• Dusts and vacuums retail space as needed.
• Works closely with volunteers and docents on tours and guest interaction; provides guided tours as needed.
• Assists with museum events/activities as requested to include event set up, tear down and working events as needed. Assist Supervisor with other event duties.
• Assists in the care of livestock seasonally.
• Assists in other department activities as needed and as requested by Supervisor or Director.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a retail setting preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills, an enthusiasm for selling, and an enjoyment for working with customers in a retail setting
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and effectively in a team environment.
• Good computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work weekends.
• Ability to work other non-traditional days and hours to perform event set up duties.
• Strong customer service skills

Work Environment:

Works in a gift shop environment with some outdoor work with animals.

Physical Demands:

Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear, in person and by telephone. Ability to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Able to lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to safely climb inclines, negotiate uneven surfaces, stairs, and ladders; balance required. Frequent movement, including walking and maneuvering in various parts of the building; bending and stooping.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement:

The Company is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work nights and weekends?
• Do you have experience with event planning/set up? Please explain.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• retail sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80919: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person