Museum Attendant at Alfred University

Alfred, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attention To Detail, Accuracy, Neatness, Multi-tasking, Initiative, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Communication Skills, Writing Ability, Typing, Filing, Ceramic Art, Museum Procedures

Industry

Description

The Museum Attendant position is a part-time position with possible extension. The incumbent will be required to provide support to the Museum including general office assistance, support for events, exhibitions and museum collections. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and hiring as needed. Please call the Museum for current availability 607-871-2421. Salary: $16.00 per hour; 20 hours per week Responsibilities: Security Opening and closing of Museum building. Monitoring visitor both in person and via the Museum security camera system General Office Management Answer phones and direct calls Monitor and track Museum statistics and accounts using Excel. Manage incoming and outgoing mail Manage merchandise and ticket sales Additional office needs Events and Exhibitions Assist in facilities preparation for events Distribute events and exhibitions information Work with the Museum Collections Assist with exhibition installations, handling of museum collection and loaned objects. Special projects in Museum Collection Requirements: Formal Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts preferred, business classes a plus. Experience: Museum or gallery work and office experience desired. Additional Knowledge/Skills: Extreme attention to detail and accuracy, neat, ability to multi-task, initiative and excellent interpersonal skills, work with interruptions, proficient with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) , Adobe Photoshop, communication skills, writing ability; typing and filing; interest in ceramic art and museums; experience with museum procedures. *Students are welcome to apply, though hours and wage may change according to student hiring regulations Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

The Museum Attendant will provide support to the Museum through general office assistance, event support, and handling museum collections. Responsibilities include security, office management, and assisting with exhibitions.