Gallery Attendant (Part Time Weekends)

Allentown Art Museum • Allentown, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

To protect all Museum property and artworks, and provide safety to visitors and personnel.
Shifts: Flexible non-continuous schedule of less than 25 hours per week. Various shifts between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mostly Thursday to Sunday needed.

Requirements

• Must have a high school degree or equivalent.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including standing for long periods of time, lifting objects up to 50 lbs.
• Dress according to Museum policies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to maintain security of premises.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including standing for long periods of time, lifting objects up to 50 lbs.
• Patrol Museum premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion, criminal activity and ensure security of doors and windows.
• Write reports of irregularities, such as touching or damage of art, equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Must enjoy contact with the public, and display outstanding interpersonal and communications skills.
• Imperative to have integrity, honesty, and reliability.
• Ability to work all shifts, including weekends and evenings.
• Potential for training to assist in operation of Museum visitor desk.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees