Student Administrative Aide 1 - Newcomb Art Museum of Tulane
About The Position
The Visitor Services Associate at the Newcomb Art Museum (NAM) is the first point of contact for museum visitors. This employee greets visitors and provides them with information about the exhibitions, programming, and NAM’s permanent collection; ensures exhibition integrity, and captures visitor data. When possible, provides information and interpretation of displayed art through casual or formal tours, runs sales transactions in the museum gift area, and helps staff with public programming. The position is designed to provide Tulane students with exposure to and experience in museum operations, and especially for those interested in pursuing a career in the visual arts. Throughout the employment period, students can expect to build public speaking and social interaction skills, empathy, critical thinking, and knowledge of visual art and how it can be applied to multiple disciplines.
Requirements
- Tulane student
Nice To Haves
- Interest in pursuing a career in the visual arts.
Responsibilities
- Greets visitors and provides them with information about the exhibitions, programming, and NAM’s permanent collection.
- Ensures exhibition integrity.
- Captures visitor data.
- Provides information and interpretation of displayed art through casual or formal tours.
- Runs sales transactions in the museum gift area.
- Helps staff with public programming.
Benefits
- Exposure to and experience in museum operations.
- Build public speaking and social interaction skills.
- Develop empathy, critical thinking.
- Gain knowledge of visual art and how it can be applied to multiple disciplines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
