Museum Visitor Insights Research Assistant

Detroit Institute of Arts; Detroit (MI); Ibrido; USD 25.000 - 34.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

The Detroit Institute of Arts is seeking a part‑time Research and Evaluation Assistant to observe and interview visitors in the galleries, contributing to understanding engagement with labels, videos, and interpretive materials. The role supports monitoring the visitor experience and the design of interpretive materials.

Under supervision, you will assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting, coordinating with staff across the museum to support exhibitions, programs, and services, and

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of experience in customer or visitor research or data analytics required.
• Experience conducting interviews and observations preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and remote collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams).
• Ability to collaborate across departments and communicate clearly with diverse audiences.

Mansioni

• Observe and report visitors’ interactions with labels, videos, and interpretive materials in the DIA galleries.
• Interview visitors about reactions to and use of interpretive materials in the galleries.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting aspects of the museum visitor experience and develop interpretive materials.
• Enter notes and other records into computer files.
• Assist with analysis and reporting of collected data.
• Coordinate with staff across the museum to support exhibitions, programs, and services.
• Draft briefs of evaluation results for staff use (Word/PowerPoint).
• Assist with scheduling community participants for DIA research projects.
• Apply DIA values to interactions to foster belonging with stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Collaboration

Public speaking

Research & analysis

Communication

Interviews & observations

Office 365

Remote collaboration (Teams)

Attention to detail

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in museum studies or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

The Detroit Institute of Arts is seeking a part‑time Research and Evaluation Assistant to observe and interview visitors in the galleries, contributing to understanding engagement with labels, videos, and interpretive materials. The role supports monitoring the visitor experience and the design of interpretive materials.

Under supervision, you will assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting, coordinating with staff across the museum to support exhibitions, programs, and services, and