Gallery Attendant - On Call

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

Job summary

Saint Louis Art Museum is seeking a Gallery Attendant to offer excellent hospitality and create a welcoming environment for visitors while observing and protecting people, buildings, and collections to prevent damage, theft, and other hazards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, polite interactions, reliability, and punctual attendance. Some museum experience is helpful, and overtime may be required; duties include briefings, responding to emergencies, and light custodial tasks.

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.

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.

Skills

Polite demeanor

Good judgment

Customer service

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio

Job description

Gallery Attendant

Summary: Offer excellent hospitality and provide a welcoming environment to visitors, while focusing on observing and protecting the Saint Louis Art Museum's staff, visitors, building, collections, and contents to prevent damage, theft, fire, vandalism, or other hazards.

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, On-Call

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 law.