Gallery Attendant - Part Time

Saint Louis Art Museum•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

The Gallery Attendant provides excellent hospitality and a welcoming environment to visitors while observing and protecting the Saint Louis Art Museum’s staff, visitors, building, collections, and contents to prevent damage, theft, fire, vandalism, and other hazards. The role involves assigned gallery-area patrol or stationary observation, communicating Museum policies, assisting visitors, and responding to emergencies according to Museum procedures. This is a regular, part-time position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Interact with Museum staff and visitors in a polite and courteous manner.
Be dedicated to duty, exercise good judgment and discretion, and perform responsibilities diligently.
Maintain reliable and punctual attendance.
Be able to use a radio or similar communication device to receive and transmit information.

Nice To Haves

Prior museum experience.

Responsibilities

Attend roll-call before each shift for inspection, assignment, and information about the day’s assignment.
Participate in training on emergency procedures.
Comply with general orders, policies, and procedures.
Make suggestions and convey observations and acquired information to a supervisor.
Advise Museum staff and visitors of Museum policies firmly and politely.
Give directions and answer questions.
Continuously move through an assigned area or observe from an assigned stationary location.
Maintain a neat personal appearance and meet uniform specifications.
Participate in drills and respond to emergencies as required by Museum policies and procedures.
Perform light custodial work as required for the daily assignment; lifting or carrying items may be required.
Work overtime as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Use a computer for basic tasks such as checking email and work schedules.