Museum Administrative Assistant
はくぶつかんじむほじょいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : General Clerical, Secretarial, and Receptionist Occupations
- Minor : General Office Clerks
Summary
A job that assists with clerical tasks and visitor services at a museum, supporting the work of curators.
Description
Museum administrative assistants support curators and other staff through clerical tasks including visitor services, phone and email handling, admission registration, document sorting, paperwork creation, and data entry. They handle a wide range of duties such as assisting with exhibit preparation, budget management support, report creation, and inter-departmental coordination, contributing to the smooth operation of the museum.
Future Outlook
While there will be steady demand for clerical roles due to increasing visitor numbers at cultural facilities and the need for digital adaptation, significant growth in hiring is not expected due to budget constraints and automation advances. Language skills and IT proficiency will enhance market value.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Excellent communication skills / Polite and meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
5-day workweek / Facility operations / Full-time / Shift work
Career Path
Museum administrative assistant → General clerical worker → Supervisor position → Curator/specialist (after qualification) → Museum operations manager
Required Skills
Basic PC operation / Communication skills (phone and visitor services) / Data entry
Recommended Skills
Basic accounting and bookkeeping knowledge / Customer service manners / English (guiding) / Museum operations
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy is important for document sorting and data entry. |
| Communication Skills | Because high communication skills are required for visitor services and coordination among staff. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because tasks are carried out in collaboration with curators and other staff. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work is mainly routine clerical tasks. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because the work is mainly desk-based indoors with low physical demands. |
Related Jobs
- General clerical worker
- Library clerk
- Museum curator
- Receptionist