Occasional Worker, hourly - Museum Guard
About the role
The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art (FJJMA) seeks a part-time Museum Guard to assist with ensuring the safety of the museum’s art collection and visitors. The FJJMA offers a unique experience where you can interact with people while being surrounded by an array of artworks. Under the direction of Security Supervisors, Guards are responsible for securing the museum's collection and facility. They demonstrate a welcoming and friendly attitude and exercise discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment. The ideal candidate is compassionate, energetic, values the arts, and seeks to provide a welcoming and safe experience for visitors.
Responsibilities
- Assist with ensuring the safety of the museum’s art collection and visitors.
- Secure the museum's collection and facility.
- Demonstrate a welcoming and friendly attitude.
- Exercise discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment.
Requirements
- GED/High School Graduate.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in the arts or museums.
- Prior security experience in a public institution.
Skills
- Ability to properly broadcast and receive information using a two-way radio.
- Ability to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives.
- Ability to speak, read and write clear, concise English.
- Ability to communicate well and build rapport quickly with visitors and museum staff.
- Willingness to wear and maintain uniforms and to comply with departmental grooming standards.
- Excellent observational skills.
Benefits
Benefits Eligible: No.
Pay
Targeted salary up to $13.00 per hour, based on experience.
Schedule
Work Schedule: 10-19 hours per week, including Sundays.