EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Temp

UNIT

Exhibitions

OPEN DATE

08/02/2023

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions outlined above.

Bachelors degree in art, museum studies, or history preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum one year of experience in engaging visitors in a museum setting and/or experience in leading group tours in a museum setting. Previous Gallery attendant experience is preferred. Demonstrated ability to show sensitivity to audiences with diverse backgrounds. Experience in providing customer service in a public setting. Demonstrate commitment and flexibility at all times in order to ensure high quality of service. Knowledge of Japanese American history and culture a plus.

Has excellent communication and negotiation skills. Is able to read, write, and comprehend routine reports and correspondence, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals. Demonstrated ability to speak in front of large groups of people and effectively present educational information to people of varying ages. Must be able to provide courteous and effective service to the public. Ability to negotiate in challenging situations.

Is Computer literate, Internet savvy, and experienced using technology like Ipad, smart phones, VR headsets, databases, Google Calendar, and Gmail preferred. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

Act on own initiative. Perform successfully under a fast-paced, changing work environment. Demonstrate reliability and promptness when scheduled for tours.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for an extended period of time, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects and controls. The employee is frequently required to hear or talk. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, crouch, or kneel.

The employee must move equipment up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee will spend the majority of their time in museum galleries. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All employees are required to be up to date on the COVID-19 vaccine and have the bivalent (Fall 2022) booster dose when eligible.

The Gallery Attendant position is a temporary, part-time position for the duration of the temporary exhibition Glenn Kaino: Aki’s Market. Please note, however, that this is an at-will position, meaning that your employment may be terminated at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. There is, in other words, no guarantee that you will be employed until any date in the future, Including January 28, 2024.