Recreation Worker II: Front Desk - Museum of Art - Part-Time

St. George, City of•St. George Art Museum - St. George, UT

About The Position

The Recreation Worker II serves at the St. George Museum of Art, providing visitor services and supporting educational programs, exhibitions, special events, and day-to-day museum operations. Under the direction of the Art Museum Manager & Curator, the employee welcomes visitors, responds to inquiries, assists with tours and classes, helps prepare exhibition spaces, and performs office, facility, and operational tasks. This is a part-time position with variable hours averaging fewer than 28 hours per week over a twelve-month period. The employee must be available to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and variable schedules as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Customer service, problem-solving, and effective active-listening skills.
Computer literacy, primarily with Google and Windows programs.
Ability to follow directions.
Ability to communicate orally in English in one-on-one or group settings.
Ability to maintain an optimistic, friendly, and approachable attitude with museum visitors and staff.
Ability to learn and operate museum-specific software.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Ability to exert 25–50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10–25 pounds frequently.
Availability to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and variable schedules as needed.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience.
General knowledge of art and art museums.
Friendly and personable attitude.
High motivation and dependability.

Responsibilities

Provide in-person and telephone customer service, answer questions, and refer visitors to appropriate staff.
Respond to public inquiries with accurate information about city arts and recreation programs and services.
Assist the Education team with tours, classes, and programming as assigned.
Assist with exhibit preparation, including printing and hanging labels, preparing exhibit space, and leveling artwork as directed.
Help promote and advertise programs and special events.
Register participants for programs, classes, and activities.
Perform money-handling duties according to City and division policies and procedures.
Perform general office and clerical duties, including preparing brochures, flyers, schedules, and rosters for distribution.
Organize, clean, prepare, and maintain museum facilities and other work areas.
Work programs and special events.
Handle tasks and errands that support day-to-day operations and an efficient workflow.
Complete other related duties as needed to contribute to the team.
Follow all city policies and procedures.