What are the responsibilities and job description for the SITE Guides position at SITE SANTA FE?
Summary
SITE Guides are an essential part of the Creativity & Learning Department and core to SITE SANTA FE’s visitor experience. The primary role of a SITE Guide is to activate our galleries by making visitors feel welcome and by engaging them in conversation about our ever-changing exhibitions. SITE Guides are also responsible for giving tours and supporting events hosted in our spaces. SITE Guides are expected to learn about the current and upcoming exhibitions through information provided by the Creativity & Learning Department and the Exhibitions Department. SITE Guides work together as a part of a team and report to the SITE Guide Manager.
Qualifications
SITE Guides are scheduled during museum hours (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM with extended hours until 7:00 PM on Fridays), and may occasionally be scheduled for work during evening hours outside of normal operations. SITE Guides should also expect a short-term reduction in scheduling (approximately every 4-5 months due to exhibition construction), but will return to regularly scheduled hours after construction is complete.
SITE Guides must be available to work at least three days per week.
Responsibilities include:
● Welcome the public and provide visitor information.
● Learn and retain knowledge of the current exhibition and all events scheduled during the season. (SITE Guides will be trained, and we provide paid study time)
● Learn effective engagement strategies and tour methodologies and apply them in the galleries (SITE Guides will be trained)
● Lead in-person tours of the exhibition to various audiences/age groups.
● Facilitate art-based activities to student groups (SITE Guides will be trained)
● Engage in positive conversation and dialogue with visitors about specific artworks and be available to answer questions while on the floor
● Participate in training about each exhibition, including (but not limited to) artist lectures and curator walkthroughs
● Available to work a minimum of 21 hours per week between Thursday-Monday
● Strong verbal and written communication skills
● Spanish fluency is highly preferred
● Genuine interest in art and museums
● Experience facilitating activities with children in grades K-12
● Experience working in a public-facing or customer service role
● Ability to stand for up to 4 hours at a time. Shifts can be up to approximately 7 hours, including paid breaks
● Must be available to work on and around holidays (e.g. the Friday after Thanksgiving)
About SITE SANTA FE
GUIDED BY ARTISTS, ROOTED IN NEW MEXICO, SITE SANTA FE CELEBRATES CONTEMPORARY CREATIVE EXPRESSION.
SITE SANTA FE is a non-profit contemporary arts organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Since its founding in 1995, SITE SANTA FE has presented 12 international art biennials, more than 100 contemporary art exhibitions, and works by hundreds of emerging and established artists from around the world. SITE SANTA FE also presents public and educational programs that include conversations with artists and curators, film screenings, performances, concerts, hands-on workshops, and collaborations with Santa Fe Public Schools. SITE SANTA FE is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter to job@sitesantafe.org, with the subject line “SITE Guide Application.”
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Accepted candidates begin working in mid-September.