Gallery Attendant

Johnson County Community College

Position: Gallery Attendant

Department: Advancement & Government Affairs

Type of Position: Part-time Regular

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varied hours/Tues-Fri/Occasional Weekends, 25 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range: $15.34-$18.61 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary:

The Gallery Attendant supports this mission by ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment by monitoring galleries, conducting security patrols, enforcing safety policies, and responding to incidents. The incumbent provides excellent visitor service by welcoming guests, offering information, and assisting with wayfinding while supporting daily operations and emergency response.

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPR/AED

Position Details:

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Visitor Services & Engagement:
  • Welcome visitors to the museum.
  • Provide information on current exhibitions and permanent collections.
  • Direct visitors to galleries, restrooms, information desks, and other points of interest.
  • Proactively convey museum safety requirements and rules to visitors.
• Security Monitoring & Patrol:
  • Observe and monitor visitors throughout the museum and galleries to maintain order and secure conditions.
  • Perform security patrols to protect the museum and its contents from loss, vandalism, or theft.
  • Observe and report irregularities such as fire or water hazards.
• Safety Enforcement & Incident Response:
  • Address unsafe behavior in a confident, calm, and friendly manner.
  • Respond to emergencies according to defined departmental protocols.
  • Coordinate with Campus Services, Campus Police, fire, or other emergency response personnel during incidents.
• Operations & Facility Procedures:
  • Complete all opening and closing procedures accurately; without error.
• Reporting & Professional Communication:
  • Prepare incident reports as necessary.
  • Communicate effectively and maintain a professional demeanor with coworkers and departmental leaders.
• Other duties as assigned.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.

Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

For Part‑time Regular Employees

• Optional Retirement plan access
• Personal annual leave
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• And many more!

About JCCC:

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.