"Gallery Security Guard"

Job Title: Gallery Security Contemporary Arts Center

Reports To: Gallery Security Supervisor

Position Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $13 per hour

EXPLORE. DISCOVER. FEEL. WONDER.

The Contemporary Arts Center brings art and the creative process to all people through exhibitions, performances, and experiences that open minds. Founded in 1939 by three women with their eyes on the future, our shared vision is to champion open minds and foster an inclusive culture by using contemporary art and mutual learning as vehicles for connecting people, cultivating creativity, and catalyzing curiosity.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Working under the guidance of the Gallery Security Supervisor, Gallery Security staff rotate through the museum gallery floors within exhibition areas. Gallery Security are responsible for the security of the exhibition and general information about all current exhibitions and programs. They ensure that members and visitors needs are properly attended to and provide information on exhibitions, events, programs, and memberships. At times they will assist in event set up and participation in an event. Require training in art security/current exhibition security provided by the Education/Curatorial Departments.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

GENERAL

• Maintains a professional & polished appearance in uniform when scheduled and
• prepared to work where assigned.
• Attends training regarding exhibitions to be able to answer general
• exhibition/architectural questions.
• Attends customer service training and implements museums customer service
• guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

GALLERY FLOORS

• Maintains security of the art exhibitions and visitors via floor presence.
• Maintains cleanliness on Gallery floors as directed by the Facility Director.
• Reports any exhibition problems as soon as possible to Gallery Security Supervisor
• and Curatorial Department regarding functioning, disruption, or irregularities of
• pieces within current exhibitions.
• Interacts with visitors regarding information, guidance, and security-related issues.
• Awareness of daily museum activities, meetings, tours, events, etc.
• Maintains accurate/current information on events taking place within the facility.
• Participates and follows direction regarding Openings and specially scheduled
• events.
• Ensures that guests comply with food and beverage guidelines as related to the
• Gallery floors.
• SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Maintain a professional & polished appearance and wear designated uniform as required by the CAC. Excellent interpersonal skills, highly self-motivated, high personal standards, and organizational skills.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Please send a PDF cover letter and resume via email to Aly Laughlin:
• alaughlin@cincycac.org
• The Contemporary Arts Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran, or disability status.

ABOUT THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER:

• Mission Statement:
• The Contemporary Arts Center brings art and the creative process to all people through exhibitions, performances, and experiences that open minds.
• Vision Statement:
• The CAC will champion open minds and foster an inclusive culture by using contemporary art and mutual learning as vehicles for connecting people, cultivating creativity, and catalyzing curiosity.
• Value Statements:
• Art has the power to create change by engaging with the issues of our time.
• We must be a civic and community hub for open conversation and artistic expression.
• Embracing diverse perspectives benefits everyone.
• As a non-collecting institution, we must evolve and take risks.
• Supporting artists, and making them accessible to our communities, drives empathy,
• creativity, and critical thinking. Learn more at www.cincycac.org.