A professional who conducts operation of museum and provides information about regulations, facilities, and exhibits to visitors. Responsibilities include:

• Opens museum at designated hours, greets visitors, and invites visitors to sign guest register.
• Monitors visitors viewing exhibits, cautions persons not complying with museum regulations, distributes promotional materials, and answers questions concerning exhibits, regulations, and facilities.
• Arranges tours of facility for schools or other groups, and schedules volunteers or other staff members to conduct tours.
• Examines exhibit facilities and collection objects periodically and notifies museum professional personnel or governing body when need for repair or replacement is observed.