Gallery Services Officer - Full-time

the McNay Art Museum•San Antonio, TX

16h•$15•Onsite

About The Position

GALLERY SERVICES OFFICER - FULL-TIME $15 hourly rate of pay plus full benefits (medical, vacation, retirement) Will train the right candidate. Position Overview: Working under direct or immediate supervision, monitors established rules in the galleries and provides customer service to museum visitors. Work will be assigned and directed by the Shift Coordinator. Essential Job Functions: Observes assigned galleries to protect works of art from theft, vandalism, or inadvertent damage. Responsible for gallery opening and closing duties, making sure that visitors maintain proper distance from objects, and assuring smooth traffic flow throughout the galleries. Performs regular art count and verifies art movement within the galleries. Reports any security issues or damage to an object to a security officer. As necessary, provides information to visitors. Informs visitors of museum rules and policies for their safety and the safety of the works of art. Directs visitors to exhibitions, exits, rest rooms, and telephones. Checks for water leaks and problems with access points (doors or windows). Reports security, safety, or environmental hazards to a security officer. Participates in training sessions in safety, first aid, CPR, fire and disaster procedures. May assist in medical emergencies involving visitors or staff. Summons medical assistance whenever necessary. Completes appropriate reports. Will be assigned to any shift; may have to work weekends on a regular basis; any day, any time, any post.

Requirements

Requirement to serve any day, any time, any post, to include events
Able to obtain Level II, Texas Security License and pass CPR Training
Must have high level of integrity
Must be tactful and courteous in dealing with visitors, staff, vendors, consultants and others
Must have good verbal skills, particularly for communicating with visitors and communicating on the radio
Must maintain professional appearance
Must be alert and have good concentration skills
Must maintain excellent record of attendance and promptness
Must be able to work hours as required
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be in good general health.
Duties require standing for long periods of time, all types of weather.
Will have good eyesight (adjusted) and hearing (adjusted).
Clear verbal articulation required for radio communication.

Nice To Haves

Excellent written communication skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

Observes assigned galleries to protect works of art from theft, vandalism, or inadvertent damage.
Responsible for gallery opening and closing duties
Making sure that visitors maintain proper distance from objects
Assuring smooth traffic flow throughout the galleries.
Performs regular art count and verifies art movement within the galleries.
Reports any security issues or damage to an object to a security officer.
Provides information to visitors.
Informs visitors of museum rules and policies for their safety and the safety of the works of art.
Directs visitors to exhibitions, exits, rest rooms, and telephones.
Checks for water leaks and problems with access points (doors or windows).
Reports security, safety, or environmental hazards to a security officer.
Participates in training sessions in safety, first aid, CPR, fire and disaster procedures.
May assist in medical emergencies involving visitors or staff.
Summons medical assistance whenever necessary.
Completes appropriate reports.
Assigned to any shift; may have to work weekends on a regular basis; any day, any time, any post.