Summer Tang Guide, Tang Museum

Skidmore • Saratoga Springs, NY

8h • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Tang Guides program is an exciting program that introduces students to the
Tang and the museum world, trains them how to be gallery ambassadors and tour
guides, trains them how to talk about art, and gives them valuable real-world
experiences interacting with visitors. Tang Guides are an integral part of our
front-line visitor services team, ensuring positive experiences for all
visitors.

This is a temporary, part-time position and the work dates for this position are
May 10 through July 20, 2025.

Requirements

• Must be available to work evenings and weekends with regularity
• Mature, reliable individual with excellent interpersonal skills
• Requires long periods of standing

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and appreciation of art/art history, especially contemporary art

Responsibilities

• Serving as roaming docents in the galleries: Tang Guides provide visitors with additional information about the Tang and specific exhibitions as they roam the galleries
• Providing security in the exhibitions: Tang Guides maintain the safety of the artwork on display and ensure visitors follow both museum and exhibition requirements
• Staffing the museum’s Visitor Services Desk: Tang Guides answer the main museum phone line, check in visitors to the museum, and perform other administrative tasks as assigned
• Offering tours as requested: Tang Guides lead tours of the museum to individuals and groups who request them
• Attending regular in-person training workshops and tours

Benefits

• Substantive paid on-the-job training, which will cover proper museum protocols/procedures, information on how to lead museum tours, and instruction on ways to connect with visitors
• Opportunities to interact with curators and artists to gain greater insight into Tang exhibitions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees