Part-time Museum Front Desk & Visitor Services Associate

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of New Mexico Maxwell Museum is hiring a Gallery Attendant to welcome visitors and support daily operations in Albuquerque. The role involves assisting with opening/closing, guiding visitors, issuing parking permits, and helping at the gift shop and front desk.

The position emphasizes strong customer service, basic math, and computer skills, with opportunities to assist with exhibitions and events as needed. Work weekends/evenings may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Knowledge of computer functions.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with opening and closing the museum;
• Greet and assist museum visitors, providing information on rules and exhibitions;
• Issue parking permits to visitors;
• Keep daily tally of visitors and records numbers;
• Provide coverage in the museum gift shop when needed;
• Run errands to UNM departments;
• Help with upkeep and installation/deinstallation of exhibitions;
• Manage distribution of front desk material;
• Perform general office duties;
• Assist with opening receptions and other public events;
• Assist with filling in for the Administrative desk when needed;
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Knowledge of computer functions

Basic math

Strong work ethic

Experience in customer service

Job description

University of New Mexico Maxwell Museum is hiring a Gallery Attendant to welcome visitors and support daily operations in Albuquerque. The role involves assisting with opening/closing, guiding visitors, issuing parking permits, and helping at the gift shop and front desk.

The position emphasizes strong customer service, basic math, and computer skills, with opportunities to assist with exhibitions and events as needed. Work weekends/evenings may be required.