Gallery Attendant

San Antonio Museum Of Art • San Antonio, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The San Antonio Museum of Art seeks a Gallery Attendant to work in the galleries of the Museum. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills and enjoy interacting with the public. This position requires a willingness to stand for long periods of time and a flexible schedule including holidays, weekends, and evening hours. Prior customer service and security-related experience is preferred, and an interest in art and enthusiasm for interacting with visitors is required.

Requirements

• Must be available to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed to meet operational demands.
• Ability to handle conflicts or difficult situations with professionalism and tact.
• Excellent observation skills with the ability to quickly identify potential security threats.
• Excellent surveillance skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective incident reporting and customer interactions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high volume of alertness.
• Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Physical ability to climb stairs and work in a multi-level building.

Nice To Haves

• Prior customer service and security related experience is preferred
• Interest in art and enthusiasm for interacting with visitors is required.

Responsibilities

• Observes and patrols Museum facilities to safeguard and protect assets, staff, public and collection.
• Reports unusual, suspicious, or unsafe situations to supervisor, acts accordingly to supervisor instructions or set procedures.
• Respond promptly to alarms and incidents, assessing situations and taking appropriate action.
• Follows procedures as set forth in the Post Orders manual.
• Issues courteous, concise, and clear information to the public to provide for a safe and secure Museum experience.
• Monitors and inputs information into the Museum’s Fire and Security computer system.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Visitation Supervisor or Visitation Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed