Gallery Attendant - Full Time
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 patrolling or observing assigned areas, communicating Museum policies, answering questions, and responding to emergencies in accordance with Museum procedures. The attendant participates in shift roll-call, inspections, assignments, and emergency-procedure training; follows general orders and policies; and shares observations and information with a supervisor. The position also includes maintaining a neat appearance and uniform, performing light custodial tasks that may involve lifting or carrying items, using a computer for email and schedules, and working overtime as needed. Other related duties may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Interact with Museum staff and visitors in a polite and courteous manner.
- Be dedicated to duty and exercise good judgment and discretion while diligently performing responsibilities.
- Reliable and punctual attendance.
- Ability to use a radio or similar communication device to receive and transmit information.
Nice To Haves
- Prior museum experience is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Attend pre-shift roll-call for inspection and assignment and receive information about the day's assignment.
- Participate in training in emergency procedures.
- Comply with general orders, policies, and procedures.
- Make suggestions and convey observations and acquired information to a supervisor.
- Politely and firmly advise Museum staff and visitors of Museum policies.
- Give directions and answer questions.
- 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, which may involve lifting or carrying items.
- Work overtime as needed.
- Perform other related duties assigned by a supervisor.
- Use a computer for email and work schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
