Gallery Attendant

12 months per year, 20 hours weekly, onsite in Seattle.

About the role

The Gallery Attendant is a part-time staff member responsible for the safety and security of works of art on view in the Behnke Family Gallery. This role represents the College and art exhibits to visitors while ensuring the protection of the artwork. The schedule supports the Gallery's regular public hours, including opening and closing duties, and may include additional hours for gallery installation and special events.

Responsibilities

• Interact with visitors to provide information, context for exhibitions, and general assistance.
• Record daily visitor numbers and participate in community outreach opportunities.
• Protect works of art from theft, vandalism, and accidental damage by monitoring visitors, including enforcing restrictions on touching art and prohibited items.
• Remain knowledgeable about gallery exhibitions, public programs, events, and scheduled activities.
• Attend and participate in mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Work special events, performances, opening receptions, public programs, and other assigned programs.
• Assist with exhibition installation and striking between weeks of public gallery hours.
• Respond quickly and calmly to emergencies and assist others during emergencies.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of work and storage areas.

Requirements

• College graduate or equivalent.
• Previous customer service experience desired.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional working relationships with staff, faculty, curators, students, and the public.
• Exercise composure and diplomacy; demonstrate creative problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Understanding of protocol and sensitivity to cultural diversity needs.
• Act as a team player who works well with others and shows courtesy and respect to colleagues.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable with technology.
• Passion and appreciation for art, with a willingness to share it with the public.
• Commitment to providing an excellent and impactful visitor experience.
• Ability to interface effectively with visitors during high-traffic times and remain alert during slower periods.

Core Competencies

• Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others toward a common goal, leveraging individual strengths.
• Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, both verbally and non-verbally.
• Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with Jesuit mission.
• Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaches problems with curiosity and adaptability, and commits to making a positive impact.
• Mindful Inclusion: Fosters an inclusive workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
• Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Schedule

• Public Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 12 PM – 5 PM.
• Work Weeks: 12 months, 20 hours weekly, following the Behnke exhibition calendar and holiday/breaks.

Pay

$23.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Three different medical plans, dental, and vision insurance programs.
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement benefits with up to a 10% employer contribution (5% nonelective contribution + up to 5% dollar-for-dollar match of voluntary contributions).
• 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents.
• Subsidized transportation benefit.
• Wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility.
• Generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December.
• Vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave.