Temporary Museum Security Associate

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Johnson Museum of Art is hiring a part-time, temporary Museum Security Associate for a three-month position, with the possibility of extension. The role provides security for the Museum and backup operational support. The successful candidate should expect to work up to 19 hours per week. Pay is $24.00–$24.30 per hour, depending on experience. This is an on-site position; hybrid and remote schedules are not supported. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The Museum’s permanent collection includes 40,000 works spanning six millennia and most world cultures. It supports faculty teaching across Cornell’s schools and departments, hosting approximately 350 class sessions per academic year in its galleries and classrooms.

The associate supports the safety and security of the Museum’s collections, visitors, staff, and facilities through routine patrols, incident reporting, and maintenance of security systems. The role also provides backup visitor services and reception support, assists with classroom and event logistics, and responds to building or facility issues as needed. The schedule may include weekdays, evenings, holidays, and on-call availability. The role requires the physical ability to patrol galleries and facilities extensively, including repeatedly using staircases.

Requirements

• High school diploma and related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, reliable, encouraging, and team-minded.
• Strong customer service and relational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Physical ability to patrol galleries and facilities extensively and use staircases repeatedly.
• Availability for a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, evenings, holidays, and on-call availability.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with the 25Live web-based scheduling and calendar system.
• Experience with audiovisual equipment.
• High level of initiative.
• Background in security, event planning, and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine daily patrols of the Museum, galleries, and facilities.
• Support the safety and security of the Museum’s collections, visitors, staff, and facilities.
• Report incidents and maintain security systems.
• Provide backup visitor services and reception support.
• Assist with classroom and event logistics.
• Respond to building or facility issues as needed.

What This Job Offers

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