Full Time Gallery Assistant at Walker Art Center Minneapolis, MN

Walker Art Center; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 19,764 - 28,148; Full time

Job summary

Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Full-Time Gallery Assistant to welcome visitors, provide information, and support daily gallery operations. This role emphasizes safety, hospitality, and engaging guest experiences within a renowned contemporary art setting.

You will help maintain safety, assist with accessibility, and contribute to a culture of hospitality while learning about Walker programming and events; availability is Wednesday through Sunday, with AFSCME-contract

Qualifications

• Professional demeanor and a strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Strong work ethic with initiative and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Gallery Assistant, ensuring safety, service and hospitality for visitors.
• Protect artworks and enforce visitor guidelines while maintaining safety protocols.
• Learn about Walker programming and events.
• Contribute to a welcoming, accessible visitor experience for diverse audiences.
• Foster a culture of hospitality and meaningful visitor interactions.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Initiative

Integrity

Job description

Full Time Gallery Assistant job at Walker Art Center. Minneapolis, MN.

The Walker Art Center empowers people to experience the transformative possibilities of the art and ideas of our time and to imagine the world in new ways. In our over 125-year history, we have become one of the most celebrated art museums in the country and we are known for our innovative presentations and acclaimed collections of contemporary art across the spectrum of the visual, performing, and media arts.

This individual will provide all Walker visitors with an engaging and exemplary guest experience. This individual will support and lead daily operations of the Gallery Assistant team and work collaboratively to improve the quality of the customer experience.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Serve as a Gallery Assistant, ensuring the highest level of safety, service and hospitality for Walker visitors, providing important information.
• Protect artworks, enforce visitor guidelines, and work to ensure all safety protocols are maintained.
• Actively seek opportunities to learn about Walker programming and events.
• Help ensure a welcoming, accessible, and audience-focused experience for a diverse population of visitors.
• Create and support a culture of hospitality and meaningful visitor experiences.

WHAT WE NEED IN YOU

• Professional demeanor and a strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cohesively with others.
• Strong work ethic with demonstrated initiative and integrity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• This position is considered full-time, non-exempt. As a non-exempt position, it is eligible for overtime pay. The compensation for this role is $17.39 hourly. The Walker offers a wide range of benefits for both part-time and full-time employees.
• This position is covered by the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) labor contract.
• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
• Availability we are seeking are as follows:
  • Wednesday - Sunday schedule

The Walker offers a wide range of benefits for both part-time and full-time employees, click link to view benefits:

Walker’s DEI commitment The Walker is committed to being an employer with a staff who, at all job levels, reflects the rich diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We are dedicated to ensuring inclusion and equity in all our employment practices. We deeply value and welcome all the unique lived experiences in our applicants and encourage anyone meeting the minimum requirements to apply.

Recruitment Timeline Due to the ongoing nature of our recruitment process, you may not hear back from us right away. We appreciate your patience and encourage you to check back periodically for updates. We look forward to the possibility of working together in the future.