Museum Assistant

Application Instructions: Active Student Employees: If you are a current Student Employee or have previously worked in a student position, you must apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the external careers website. Log in to Workday and type Find Jobs in the search. Locate the position and click Apply. External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page. IMPORTANT: Please review the job posting and fully complete all sections of the application. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it. Job Family: Student Regular Wage, Student Work Study Department: Capricorn Studios Supervisor: Bob Konrad Job Title: Museum Assistant Job Description: Main responsibilities include answering telephone calls, greeting visitors, processing museum admission fees, handling merchandise sales and general administrative support for the Capricorn Sound Studios and Museum at Mercer Music at Capricorn. Students will receive training in ticketing and point-of-sale software and basic museum operations. Additional responsibilities include ensuring the museum is ready for visitors, setting up for special events, stocking merchandise and completing other tasks as assigned. Mercer Music at Capricorn is located at 540 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, which is in downtown Macon, so applicant must have transportation. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is committed to customer service and has great organizational skills. The ability to work well with others is necessary, and applicants must have some experience with computers. Good communication skills and a mode of transportation are necessary. Pay Rate: $10.00/hour Scheduled Hours: 10 Start Date: 08/19/2026 End Date: 05/8/2027 Mercer Student Employment About Us Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards. Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.