Museum Gallery Attendant & Visitor Experience Guide

The-Isamu-Noguchi-Foundation-and-Garden-Museum; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum in Long Island City, Queens is seeking a part-time Gallery Attendant to greet visitors, assist with check-in, collect admissions, and help with information while ensuring safety and artwork security.

The role reports to the Manager of Visitor Services and requires good communication and museum-experience preference. The position is in-person, 1–3 days per week, Wed–Sun at the Noguchi Museum.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and public interaction skills.
• Previous museum experience is a plus.
• Studies in arts, art history, or museum studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors at entry desk and assist with check-in.
• Collect admission fees and provide directions and information.
• Answer the main phone line, take messages, and assist as necessary.
• Carry out entry desk projects as requested.
• Walk galleries and gardens to assist visitors and coordinate with security during emergencies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Public interaction

Museum experience preferred

Education

Arts / Art history / Museum studies background

Job description

The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum in Long Island City, Queens is seeking a part-time Gallery Attendant to greet visitors, assist with check-in, collect admissions, and help with information while ensuring safety and artwork security.

The role reports to the Manager of Visitor Services and requires good communication and museum-experience preference. The position is in-person, 1–3 days per week, Wed–Sun at the Noguchi Museum.