Thank you for your interest in employment with the Mid-Continent Railway Historical Society!
Mid-Continent Railway Historical Society – better known as Mid-Continent Railway Museum – employs individuals in a range of positions, in both full-time and part-time capacities, to support and supplement our museum volunteers. You can view or apply for our current job openings below.
If you have any questions regarding employment at Mid-Continent Railway Museum, please email us at inquiries@midcontinent.org or call 608-522-4261.
How to Apply
Option 1: Apply to our job listings on Indeed.com
Option 2: Submit an Application and Resume using the buttons below.
OPTION 3: Drop off the application and resume in person at the Museum Office at:
Mid-Continent Railway Museum
E8948 Museum Road
North Freedom, WI 53951
The Museum Office is located across the tracks from the museum depot.
Current Job Openings
Gift Shop Clerk
Mid-Continent Railway Museum is looking for a dependable, dedicated employee with a professional attitude and courteous manner to create an exceptional experience for museum guests. This position is part-time seasonal from May through October. Days per week vary in different parts of the season and depending on if the position is filled by one individual or two.
If filled by one individual, the position would involve working 1-2 days per week in May though early June (8-16 hours/week), increasing to 5 days per week from mid-June through early September (40 hours/week), and then reducing to 1-2 days per week between Labor Day-October (8-16 hours/week).
If filled by two individuals, the position would involve working 1-2 days per week in May through early June (8-16 hours/week), increasing to 2-3 days per week from mid-June through early September (16-24 hours/week), and then reducing to 1-2 days per week between Labor Day-October (8-16 hours/week).
The successful applicant, depending on job performance, would also be given priority consideration for rehiring during future operating seasons or may be offered additional roles for increased hours.
Schedule:
Work schedule will be 9 AM to 5 PM on most days, with some variation during museum special events.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting customers
- Handling cash and credit card payments
- Checking out and bagging customer purchases
- Light cleaning
- Checking and restocking merchandise and supplies
Qualifications:
– Must be a United States citizen
– Strong customer service skills
– Ability to operate or learn to operate a cash register and credit card terminal
– Ability to effectively communicate in English
– Basic math skills for handling transactions
– Organizational skills for stocking and tidying merchandise
About Us:
Mid-Continent Railway Museum was founded in 1959 and welcomes visitors to experience railway history through exhibits, exploring restored railroad equipment, and demonstration train rides.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person