Museum Guard: Protect Art & Welcome Visitors (Part-Time)

Mount Holyoke College; South Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Holyoke College's Museum Guard role supports the daily operations of the college's art museum, performing security patrols, opening and closing procedures, and ensuring visitor safety and the protection of the collection.

This part-time, in-person position offers evenings and weekend shifts during the academic year, emphasizes inclusive visitor experience, and requires alignment with the college's anti-racist action plan.

Responsibilities

• Performs security patrols of Art Museum galleries when open to the public and follows opening/closing procedures to protect the collection.
• Remains alert and observant monitoring visitor interaction with objects on exhibit or displayed for class visits.
• Recognizes emergencies and responds quickly, notifying Public Safety in fire, medical, or other incidents.
• Serves as frontline Museum staff for a welcoming and inclusive visitor experience.
• Provides high level of customer service during interactions with all visitors.
• Aligns performance with DEI principles and the College’s anti-racist action plan.

Job description

Mount Holyoke College's Museum Guard role supports the daily operations of the college's art museum, performing security patrols, opening and closing procedures, and ensuring visitor safety and the protection of the collection.

This part-time, in-person position offers evenings and weekend shifts during the academic year, emphasizes inclusive visitor experience, and requires alignment with the college's anti-racist action plan.