Part-time Data Collector

Welcome to the National Museum of Wildlife Art
The National Museum of Wildlife Art, founded in 1987, is a Jackson Hole museum holding more than 5,000 artworks representing wild animals from around the world. Featuring work by prominent artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol, Robert Kuhn, John James Audubon, and Carl Rungius, the Museum’s unsurpassed permanent collection chronicles much of the history of wildlife in art from 2500 B.C.E. to the present.

Built into a hillside overlooking the National Elk Refuge, the Museum received the designation “National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States” by order of Congress in 2008. Boasting a museum shop, interactive children’s gallery, Palate restaurant, and outdoor Sculpture Trail, the Museum is only two-and-a-half miles north of Jackson Town Square, and two miles from the gateway of Grand Teton National Park.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

• Approach Museum guests and invite them to participate in research or evaluation studies by completing a survey or interview.
• Follow the data collection protocol, including how to approach guests to ensure random sampling, what information to share, and how to track response rates.
• Collect survey data from an average of 4 to 5 guests per scheduled hour, when supported by adequate visitation
• Reliably and accurately gather data at scheduled times so that collection meets monthly goals and effectively informs programmatic and resource decisions.
• Respond to guest questions to support a positive Museum experience.
• Work a rotating schedule across different days and times each week to support representative sampling of Museum visitors.
• Provide at least five days’ advance notice of personal schedule changes so the data collection schedule can be adjusted.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of the National Museum of Wildlife Art:

Mission:

Impart knowledge and generate wonder through art and education.

Vision:

Inspire connections with wildlife and nature.

Values:

Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Transparency, Accountability, Financial Responsibility

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Experience working with customers or in public-facing positions.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to navigate and triage general guest questions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and consistently with guests and Museum staff.
• Comfortable approaching guests for surveys and interviews.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work independently once trained.
• Adept with technology, specifically an iPad or tablet.

Preferred Experience:

• Fluent in English required; bilingual Spanish preferred.

Benefits:

This part-time position is not eligible for the Museum’s employee benefits package.

Position Type: Part-time, Non-Exempt (20 to 30 hours per month)

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

Schedule: Flexible and rotating. To reach a broad, representative mix of visitors, shifts vary from week to week across different days and times, including weekdays, weekends, and evenings, rather than falling in the same slot each week. Shifts will range from 2 to 3 hours per scheduled day.

Physical Requirements:

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

• Ability to stand and move through Museum galleries and public spaces for extended periods
• Ability to approach and verbally engage guests throughout a scheduled shift
• Visual acuity to read written materials and a tablet screen
• Ability to use a tablet for extended periods of time

The National Museum of Wildlife Art is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.