Gallery Attendant/Security

Ogden Museum of Southern Art; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans is seeking a part-time Gallery Attendant to ensure a safe environment for visitors, staff and art. The role involves patrolling galleries, enforcing museum rules, and recording traffic of people and artworks.

You will assist visitors with directions and information, and participate in security events and trainings. The position requires flexible availability, including nights, weekends and holidays, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with the general public and use communications equipment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• High School diploma or other commensurate experience

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor the premises and galleries to maintain a safe environment.
• Ensure museum rules are followed by the public and staff.
• Monitor and record entry/exit of visitors, staff, and art objects.
• Provide emergency assistance as needed.
• Prepare incident reports when necessary.
• Serve as a professional representative of the Museum to visitors and staff.
• Provide directions and information about exhibitions and programming.
• Attend security and department meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other security duties as assigned

Skills

Effective communication

Punctuality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Security, the Gallery Attendant is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all visitors, staff, volunteers, works of art and Museum properties. This is a part-time (29 hours per week), on-site position.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain a safe and secure environment by patrolling and monitoring the premises and the permanent collection and special exhibition galleries
• Ensure the following of museum rules with both public and staff
• Monitor, control and record all traffic of visitors and staff entering and leaving the building
• Monitor, control and record all traffic of art entering and leaving the building
• Be prepared to provide emergency assistance in the event of a medical, fire, or other emergency situation.
• Report to Security Management any damage to exhibits, unsafe conditions, unusual occurrences such as minor accidents, perceived suspicious activity or situation/ and other cases requiring additional help or authority
• Prepare incident reports when necessary

Provide Professional Customer Service to Visitors

• Act as a professional representative of the Museum to the public
• Communicate professionally with Museum visitors to provide directions, information, and general assistance
• Be knowledgeable about exhibitions on view and Museum programming

Be an Engaged Employee of Ogden Museum of Southern Art

• Work professionally with other security and facility personnel during shifts
• Work museum events as needed outside of regular museum operating hours
• Become familiar with and follow the protocols and policies outlined in Ogden Museum's Employee Handbook
• Attend all exhibition training sessions
• Attend meetings to review scope of duties or work as needed
• Attend quarterly Security Department meetings
• Perform other security duties as assigned
• Perform other security duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to communicate effectively with the general public and use communications equipment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• High School diploma or other commensurate experience

Physical/Other Requirements

• Must be able to spend significant amount of time on their feet
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds
• Must successfully complete and pass a security background check.

About Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Located in the vibrant Warehouse Arts District of downtown New Orleans, Louisiana, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art holds the largest collection of Southern art in the world and is recognized for its original exhibitions, public events, and educational programs which examine the development of visual art alongside Southern traditions of music, literature, and culinary heritage to provide a comprehensive story of the South. Established in 1999 (2003) the Museum welcomes over 50,000 visitors annually, and attracts diverse audiences through its broad range of programming including exhibitions, lectures, film screenings, and concerts.

Ogden Museum is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply.