Museum Attendant

Hunter Museum • Chattanooga, TN

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Hunter Museum of American Art, whose mission is to engage diverse audiences in active dialogues about the importance, meaning, and relevance of American Art, seeks a part-time Museum Attendant to help ensure maximum security of employees, guests, and artwork at all times. This position monitors day-to-day security program operations, responds to emergent situations, and reports on regulatory and policy compliance.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum of two years of experience in a service industry position, security experience preferred
• Experience with security, access control systems, applications, and alarm systems preferred
• Must hold or be willing to obtain Private Protective Security License
• Must hold or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification
• Excellent customer service and observational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; some stooping and lifting

Responsibilities

• Work with the Security Lead and Operations Manager to implement and manage museum policies, programs and procedures ensuring a safe, clean, and service friendly environment for guests and staff.
• Provide emergency response to visitors or employees within organizational guidelines
• Ensure delivery of excellent guest service experiences and maintenance of an environment that protects and safeguards the artwork and museum campus.
• Assist with the cleanliness of galleries, restrooms, and hard services
• Participate in regular training sessions, emergency drills, all-staff meetings, and gallery training.
• Partner with the Special Events and Facilities teams to assist with both internal and external events including setup, breakdown, and cleaning of museum.
• Conduct daily checks of all exhibits and artwork and monitor building temperatures.
• Serve as a daily liaison with outside security monitoring company ADT, police, and fire departments.
• Open and close the museum, set alarms, and answer alarms during normal business hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED