"Museum Assistant - MOCRA"

Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for opening and closing the museum for public hours; facilitates the museum visitor experience by providing information and monitoring galleries; assists in the supervision of student staff members; provides support at special events; assists with the installation of artwork and exhibitions; performs other duties as assigned.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities (May include any and/or all of the following):

• Gallery Operations – Oversees public galleries during museums public hours, including but not limited to, opening and closing museum, including the arming and disarming of alarm systems; greeting museum visitors and providing orientation and information; and monitoring visitor movement and comportment in the galleries.
• Supervision – Assists in the supervision of student staff members, especially when full-time staff members are not present.
• Office Support – Assists with duties such as answering phones, especially when full-time staff members are not present.
• Special Events – Provides support at special events such as receptions, lectures, and performances.
• Exhibition Preparation – Assists with tasks related to the installation and deinstallation of artwork and exhibitions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Primary scheduled hours: Saturday and/or Sunday, 11am – 4 pm

Knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics

• Skills and ability to interact with visitors of many ages, cultural backgrounds, educational levels
• Ability to retain information about artwork and exhibitions, and to relate that information to visitors in engaging and appropriate ways
• Respect for and curiosity about art, and about religious and spiritual traditions
• Demonstrated history of responsibility, reliability, and skill in exercising discretion and judgment
• Ability to work creatively, both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to handle and install art or to learn such skills
• Computer use competency

Minimum qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent supplemented with college coursework in a related field; demonstrated history of responsibility and reliability; strong communications skills and ability to interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner.

Preferred qualifications

B.A. in art or art history. Prior experience working in a gallery or museum setting and/or experience in art history or art interpretation. Supervisory experience.

Applicants must include:

1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/curriculum vitae.  You can upload these items on the third page "My experience" of the application.