Setup Technician

Job: Part-time, Hourly, Non-exempt, Union

Supervisor: Manager, Event Planning

Union Minimum Rate: $15.61 per hour

General Purpose: Set up and tear down of events taking place at Milwaukee Art Museum. Flexible availability is a plus with a high demand during 2nd shift hours, 2pm – 1am.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for event set-up of floor plans arranged by the Event Planning Department
• Responsible for event tear down
• Utilizes free time by organizing events areas and storage rooms
• Perform basic clean up event equipment post-event.
• Maintains cleanliness of events equipment such as chairs and tables
• Assist with placing of stanchions for events
• Set up pipe and drape as needed for meetings and events
• Perform coat checking duties as needed for Museum events. Coat checking may earn tips.

Education /Experience Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

Must reach, bend, walk and stand during entire shift. Ability to lift up to 80 pounds. Ability to work 12 hours or more. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an 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.

Temperament:
Excellent interpersonal skills, systematic, meticulous, patient, energetic, self-starter and works well under pressure. Manages time efficiently, analyzes and solves problems independently and if necessary, collaboratively. Ability to be flexible and embrace changes within this position due to departmental priorities. Ability to work with a wide variety of people to achieve the goals of the Museum.

DEAI Statement:

The Milwaukee Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We are committed to recruiting, developing, compensating, and retaining professional staff that reflect our community. We aspire to be a diverse workplace where talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

We stand committed to the work ahead, informed by our community, which we will support with our best thinking, our deepest empathy, and the courage to embody the convictions shared in our Strategic Direction.

Milwaukee Art Museum is an EOE/M/W/Vets/Disability Employer.