POSITION SUMMARY
The Gallery Attendant position is a part-time position, scheduled 10-29 hours per week. Gallery Attendants will be required to walk and move about locations on foot, and work will include periods of standing, sitting, and use of stairs as needed. May be required to lift and/or move items of moderate weight as needed.
General work hours are Tuesday through Sunday (Saturday or Sunday Required) from 11am-5pm while the museum is open. Availability is required for evening events also, general evening shifts are 5pm-11pm.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to security management, duties include, but are not limited to:
- Providing a visitor-friendly atmosphere.
- Monitoring artwork and museum areas to ensure safety and security.
- Monitoring alarm systems.
- Dispersing and collecting keys.
- Signing in and out contract employees and visitors.
- Answering telephones for department.
- Logging lost and found.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent work experience required.
- Previous security or museum experience is a plus.
- Candidates must have strong customer service & interpersonal skills and possess a strong ability to work with the public.
- Candidates for this position should have knowledge of security practices and possess excellent organizational skills.
- Due to the essential nature of all front-line staff positions, security/gallery attendant staff must be flexible with hours, including some nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as having reliable transportation to and from the Art Museum.
BENEFITS & COMP
- Hourly Pay Rate: $14.00
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family-level museum membership
- Discounts in museum gift shop and café
- Professional development opportunities