Education Assistant

Salary: $17.95 - $19.33 Hourly
Location : Missoula, MT
Job Type: Regular Full-time, 40 hours/week
Job Number: 202500186
Department: Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
Opening Date: 03/31/2026
Bargaining Unit: MFPE-Federation of MIssoula County Employees
Work Site: Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
Scheduling/Hours of Work: Full-time includes weekend work


Definition
This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay range for this position is $17.95 - $19.33 per hour DOE.

The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is seeking an EDUCATION ASSISTANT to join their team. This position performs a variety of duties to support the Director of Education at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula.


Details: Priority screening will begin on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 It is in your best interest to apply by this date. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established, or the position has been filled.
To Apply:

• Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested/submitted.
• Please include with a complete application the following attachments: A letter of interest, and a resume.
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Representative Examples of Work


Provides engaging educational programs and educational field trips at the museum, on the grounds, and at outreach events. Assists with developing education materials, guides and other information related to the museum programs and activities. Assists with the planning and execution of school field trips. Assists with development and execution of summer camps. Opens and closes museum and exhibit buildings including disarming and resetting the internal alarm system. Assists with museum special events as directed. Assists the Education Director with organizing and cataloging the museum's Education Collection and in care of the museum's historic buildings. Maintains records of educational programs and activities. Serves as site manager on weekends. Performs a variety of duties to facilitate a positive visitor experience and ensures security of the facility and grounds as assigned staff person for weekends and holidays. Opens and closes museum and outside buildings; disarms and resets the internal alarm system; makes visual checks for irregularities, damage, and maintenance needs. Collects admission fees; performs salesclerk duties for the museum gift store as required; and keeps accurate records to report and balance receipts. Oversees volunteers who perform receptions duties; answer telephones; greet visitors; provide information about the museum properties and exhibits using well defined policies and procedures; answer questions. Oversees volunteers who collect admission fees; performs salesclerk duties for the museum gift store; and keeps accurate records to report and balance receipts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires high school graduation or GED.
• Experience working with children or in an area related to museums, education or history preferred.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires a valid driver's license.

Physical/Environmental Demands


Work schedule may vary and may require evening and weekend hours. Work on the 4th of July is required. Works primarily in the museum but must frequently drive an automobile to remote sites. Work site requires frequent climbing of stairs or walking over uneven ground. Requires some physical activity in maintenance, repair and installation of exhibits. Requires lifting and carrying, frequently at 20-25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 #.
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This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:

Excellent Medical Health Benefits - Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period.

Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.


Flexible Benefits Plan - Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.

Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insurance are offered through Mutual ofOmaha.


Public Employees Retirement System - Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.


Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS) - A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.

Supplemental Retirement Benefits are offered through Valic or Nationwide.


Sick Leave - Full-time employees accrue 7.38 hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.


Vacation Leave - Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.


Holidays - The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.

Paid Parental Leave (PPL)- In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Tuition Assistance - Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.