Wedding and Events Associate **National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium** 3 Positions ID: 78225 Posted On 08/15/2025 **Job Overview** The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is an outgrowth of the Dubuque County Historical Society, which also operates the Mathias Ham Historic Site, is home to the National Rivers Hall of Fame, and supports a national outreach program called RiverWorks Discovery. Its mission is to inspire stewardship by creating educational experiences where history and rivers come alive. Wedding and Events Associates are part of a team that coordinate and help to manage all aspects of after-hours operations for groups hosting weddings and events at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. An ideal candidate is someone that can take direction and contribute to a team setting, has exceptional service skills, is organized, and positively portrays the organization. This position requires a flexible schedule working evening and weekend hours. This position is paid hourly with an opportunity to earn additional income. _The Dubuque County Historical Society and its properties, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and Mathias Ham Historic Site, are committed to embracing diversity, practicing equity, and ensuring accessibility and inclusion. We continually strive to achieve a welcoming environment in all our spaces, where our staff and community feel reflected and valued for their unique perspectives and backgrounds. DEAI values guide and impact all the decisions the museum makes, both internal and external._ **Primary duties** + Wedding and Events Associates work under the direction of the Wedding and Events Manager along with a team assisting in all aspects of the event including but not limited to: tables/chairs set up/tear down, food service, help bartenders, dish washing, etc. + Provide an exceptional experience for all guests of the DCHS and NMRM&A + Communicate effectively with Wedding and Events Manager and staff to ensure all event needs are met + Present the museum positively by maintaining clean and presentable work areas **Qualifications** + Previous customer service experience with banquet and/or bartending experience preferred, but not required + Excellent verbal communication skills + Must maintain composure, objectivity, and quick decision-making under pressure + Ability to prioritize, focus, and manage time effectively + Compliance with the mission of the DCHS and the NMRM&A + Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language. + Must be able to perform any physical demands of job duties, either with or without reasonable accommodation. + Final candidates will be subject to a reference and background check. **How to apply** To learn more, visit www.rivermuseum.org/apply . From website, download application and email to apply@rivermuseum.org or mail/deliver in person Attn: Nacole Meyermiller to 350 E. 3rd St., Dubuque, IA. _Research suggests that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that any applicant is able to meet all of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if you are drawn to this position and feel your strengths would be an asset to the organization, we highly encourage you to apply._ Primary Contact 13113 Marilyn Snyder Assistant, Administration 563-557-9545 Phone Phone Phone Fax msnyder@rivermuseum.com Email True False True **Job Details** Categories Customer Service Education Food and Beverage Hotel/Hospitality/Tourism Sales/Service Tourism Volunteer and Non-profit Location Dubuque, IA Shift First Shift Second Shift Flexible Job Type Employee Full/Part Part Time Company ID 1175 Job REQ # \# Positions 3 Start Date 20250815 End Date 20251001 Featured Job TH Ad 0 TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Cleaning and Maintenance Support Sedona Staffing Services Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector Sedona Staffing Services Warehouse Material Handler – All Shifts Availabl Sedona Staffing Services Retail Associate Sedona Staffing Services Tool and Die Maker Sedona Staffing Services Machine Feeder and Unloader Sedona Staffing Services Welder / Welding Production Associate Sedona Staffing Services Manufacturing Technicians - 1st and 2nd shift Sedona Staffing Services Account Manager - Health and Wellness Cottingham & Butler/ SISCO Embroidery Tech Associate Sedona Staffing Services **Share this Job** National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium **About the Company** The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is owned and operated by the Dubuque County Historical Society, which also operates the Mathias Ham Historic Site. The River Museum and Mathias Ham Historic Site together see over 200,000 visitors and manage outreach programs that serve over 50,000 more per year. Part aquarium, part museum, part science center, it is the mission of the institution to inspire stewardship by creating educational experiences where history and rivers come alive. The organization employes more than 90 full- and part-time employees, as well as hosts several interns amongst departments.