Gallery Attendant - On Call

Saint Louis Art Museum•St. Louis, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-call position requiring a High School diploma. While a college degree, supervisory experience, and gallery experience are preferred, the role emphasizes proficiency in Microsoft Office and business software. The ability to learn new systems quickly is essential. Experience in scheduling a large staff is highly desirable. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective interpersonal communication are crucial. Knowledge of security principles, fire prevention, job safety, and first aid is beneficial. The role may require acting as a supervisor, working flexible schedules including overtime, holidays, weekends, and evening events. Reliable and punctual attendance is mandatory. Duties include attending roll-call, participating in emergency procedure training, adhering to policies, communicating observations to supervisors, advising staff and visitors on policies, providing directions, patrolling assigned areas, maintaining a neat appearance and uniform, participating in drills and emergency responses, performing light custodial duties, and potentially lifting or carrying items. Overtime may be required, and other duties as assigned by a supervisor. Light computer use for email and schedules is necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. is required.
Must interact with Museum staff and visitors in a polite and courteous manner.
Must be dedicated to duty, possess good judgment and discretion, while being diligent in the performance of their responsibilities.
Attendance must be reliable and punctual.
Must be able to use a radio or similar communication device to receive and transmit information.

Nice To Haves

College degree
Supervisory experience
Gallery experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Aptitude for learning and using business software
Experience in scheduling a large number of staff
Strong organizational skills
Detail-oriented
Effective interpersonal communication
Knowledge of security principles, fire prevention, job safety and first aid
Prior museum experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

Attend roll-call prior to shift for inspection and assignment; receive information pertaining to assignment of the day.
Participate in training in emergency procedures.
Comply with general orders, policies and procedures.
Make suggestions, convey observations and acquired information to his or her supervisor.
Firmly yet politely advise Museum staff and visitors of Museum policies.
Give directions and answer questions.
Constantly move through assigned area or observe from an assigned stationary location.
Maintain a neat personal appearance and meet uniform specifications.
Perform in drills and respond to emergencies as required by Museum policies and procedures.
Perform light custodial work as required for daily assignment.
May be required to lift or carry items as part of this task.
Shall be required to work overtime as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Light computer use to obtain email and schedules for work.