Gallery Attendant - Full-Time

Saint Louis Art Museum; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Louis Art Museum is hiring for a security supervisor role requiring a high school diploma or GED, with college, supervisory and gallery experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn business software are expected.

The position emphasizes strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with experience scheduling large staff. Availability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and evening events is required; reliability and punctuality are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience scheduling a large number of staff preferred.
• Must be able to interact with Museum staff and visitors politely.
• Attendance must be reliable and punctual.
• Must be able to use a radio or similar communication device to receive and transmit information.

Responsibilities

• Attend roll-call prior to shift for inspection and assignment.
• Participate in training in emergency procedures.
• Comply with general orders, policies and procedures.
• Make suggestions, convey observations and acquired information to supervisor.
• Firmly yet politely advise Museum staff and visitors of Museum policies.
• Give directions and answer questions.
• Constantly move through assigned area or observe from an assigned stationary location.
• Maintain a neat personal appearance and meet uniform specifications.
• Perform in drills and respond to emergencies as required by Museum policies and procedures.
• Perform light custodial work as required for daily assignment. May be required to lift or carry items.
• Shall be required to work overtime as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Light computer use to obtain email and schedules for work.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Detail-oriented

Attendance reliability

Supervisory experience

Flexible scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary: High School diploma required. College, supervisory and gallery experience preferred. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and have an aptitude for learning and using business software. Experience in scheduling a large number of staff is preferred. Must possess strong organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and demonstrate effective interpersonal communication. Knowledge of security principles, fire prevention, job safety and first aid is helpful. Must be able to act as a supervisor when needed and work flexible schedules and hours, including overtime, holidays, weekends, and evening events. Attendance must be reliable and punctual.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend roll-call prior to shift for inspection and assignment; receive information pertaining to assignment of the day.
• Participate in training in emergency procedures.
• Comply with general orders, policies and procedures.
• Make suggestions, convey observations and acquired information to his or her supervisor.
• Firmly yet politely advise Museum staff and visitors of Museum policies.
• Give directions and answer questions.
• Constantly move through assigned area or observe from an assigned stationary location.
• Maintain a neat personal appearance and meet uniform specifications.
• Perform in drills and respond to emergencies as required by Museum policies and procedures.
• Perform light custodial work as required for daily assignment. May be required to lift or carry items as part of this task.
• Shall be required to work overtime as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Light computer use to obtain email and schedules for work.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• Must interact with Museum staff and visitors in a polite and courteous manner.
• Prior museum experience is helpful. Must be dedicated to duty, possess good judgment and discretion, while being diligent in the performance of their responsibilities.
• Attendance must be reliable and punctual.
• Must be able to use a radio or similar communication device to receive and transmit information

Additional Details:

Minimum of Range: $17.46/hour

Status: Regular, Full-Time

The Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by la w.