Museum Safety & Guest Experience Guard

Worcester Art Museum; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Worcester Art Museum is seeking part-time Protective Services Guards to help keep visitors and the collection safe while creating a welcoming experience. This role blends safety, hospitality, and attentiveness, with shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Guards work throughout the museum in galleries, construction areas, and event venues. You may open or close spaces, greet visitors, answer questions, and reinforce guidelines calmly.

Qualifications

• Reliability, punctuality, and strong responsibility.
• Observant and composed, able to stay vigilant in galleries and spaces.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diverse visitors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor galleries, construction areas, and event spaces for safety and compliance.
• Answer questions, provide directions, and reinforce museum guidelines calmly.
• Communicate issues and needs to supervisors or the control room promptly.
• Monitor artwork and gallery conditions and watch for anything out of the ordinary.

Skills

Reliability

Observant

Communication

Safety-minded

Tech savvy

21+

Job description

The Worcester Art Museum is seeking part-time Protective Services Guards to help keep visitors and the collection safe while creating a welcoming experience. This role blends safety, hospitality, and attentiveness, with shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Guards work throughout the museum in galleries, construction areas, and event venues. You may open or close spaces, greet visitors, answer questions, and reinforce guidelines calmly.