Visitor Experience Associate

Worcester Art Museum • Worcester, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at the Worcester Art Museum as a Visitor Experience Associate! We’re looking for friendly, reliable, and customer-focused individuals to serve as a welcoming frontline presence for our visitors. This part-time position starts at $15.50 per hour and offers an entry-level opportunity to gain experience in a vibrant museum environment while engaging directly with the public.
As a Visitor Experience Associate, you play a key role in shaping each visitor’s journey. From greeting guests and answering questions to sharing information about exhibitions, programs, and memberships, you help ensure that every visitor feels informed, welcomed, and supported. Associates use point-of-sale systems to process admissions, memberships, and donations, and assist visitors in understanding Museum policies related to artwork, photography, bags, and food.
This role is well suited to individuals who enjoy working with people, take pride in accuracy and professionalism, and are comfortable balancing hospitality with responsibility. Visitor Experience Associates are trusted to handle cash transactions, complete basic end-of-shift reconciliation, maintain visitor center materials and spaces, and communicate clearly with supervisors and colleagues. Weekend availability is required, with some evening shifts as needed. We are currently prioritizing applicants who are available to work both Saturdays and Sundays consistently.
By joining the Worcester Art Museum, you become part of a team dedicated to creating meaningful, inclusive, and memorable experiences for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. If you’re personable, dependable, and interested in working in a public-facing role that blends customer service with cultural engagement, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Commitment to outstanding customer service, professionalism, and welcoming visitors of diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Comfort using point-of-sale systems, handling cash and credit card transactions, and completing basic end-of-shift reconciliation accurately.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to answer questions and share information about exhibitions, programs, memberships, and Museum policies.
• Reliability, regular attendance, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
• Weekend availability required; some evening availability may be needed.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a welcoming frontline presence for visitors.
• Greet guests and answer questions.
• Share information about exhibitions, programs, and memberships.
• Process admissions, memberships, and donations using point-of-sale systems.
• Assist visitors in understanding Museum policies related to artwork, photography, bags, and food.
• Handle cash transactions.
• Complete basic end-of-shift reconciliation.
• Maintain visitor center materials and spaces.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed