Museum Guard

Responsibilities

• Performs security patrols of Art Museum galleries when open to the public and follows established opening and closing procedures to protect the collection, an important and valuable MHC resource
• Remains alert and observant in monitoring visitor interaction with objects on exhibit or displayed for class visits
• Recognizes emergencies and responds quickly and calmly, applying sound judgment and notifying Public Safety in situations including fire (alarms); medical or physical accident; environmental changes; art damage; suspicious behavior; vandalism; theft
• Serves as frontline Museum staff for visitor experience that is welcoming and inclusive
• Provides a high level of customer service during interactions with all visitors
• Understands the mission of the Museum and aligns performance and actions with diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility principles and those of the College’s anti-racist action plan

Requirements

• Successful completion of background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) as a condition of employment

Pay

Minimum starting rate of pay: $24.05 per hour. Rate of pay is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is an academic year position. Regular hours are Tuesday–Friday 11 am–5 pm and Saturday–Sunday 1 pm–5 pm, with additional hours as needed for special events and tours on evenings and weekends. The college hopes to hire one or two Museum Guards to cover all shifts; final scheduling will depend on the availability of those hired.