Part-Time Visitor Services Associate

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a part‑time Visitor Services Associate for the Palmer Museum of Art. The role is a frontline position handling guest check‑in, policy info, and program/membership promotion while assisting with wayfinding and accessibility. Candidates should have customer service experience and strong communication skills.

Hours are part-time with evening and weekend shifts; familiarity with MS Office365, SharePoint, Excel, and Word is preferred. The starting pay is $15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Previous experience in a customer service role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including sensitivity to multiculturalism and diversity.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people, including students, faculty, staff, community members, and volunteers.
• Experience with Microsoft Office365, SharePoint, Excel, and Word.
• Experience in an arts, non-profit, or educational setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Check in visitors and provide a welcoming, helpful experience.
• Inform visitors about museum policies and current activities; promote programs and membership.
• Assist with wayfinding and conduct visitor surveys.
• Assist with cleaning/maintaining interactive displays and resources.
• Support museum events and coverage; assist visitors with Penn State inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity sensitivity

Multicultural awareness

Tools

Office365

SharePoint

Excel

Word

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State is seeking a part‑time Visitor Services Associate. This is a front‑line position responsible for establishing initial interactions with visitors to the museum to ensure that all feel welcome, supported, and informed about museum offerings.

Visitor Service Associates are responsible for checking in visitors, informing visitors about museum policies and current activities, promoting museum programs and membership, assisting with wayfinding, conducting visitor surveys, and assisting with cleaning/maintaining interactive displays and resources.

Visitor Services Associates provide services as necessary to accommodate groups and persons with disabilities; perform additional customer service duties as assigned for museum events and projects; and assist visitors with Penn State-based inquiries and wayfinding as needed.

At this time, we are seeking candidates to fill specific shifts on a regular basis:

• Thursdays, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
• Fridays, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
• Saturdays 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Additional hours may become available to cover evening events or shift coverage for coworkers during museum operating hours (Wednesdays through Sundays)

Minimum qualifications: Previous experience in a customer service role. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including sensitivity to multiculturalism and diversity. Ability to work with a wide variety of people, including students, faculty, staff, community members, and volunteers. Experience with Microsoft Office365, SharePoint, Excel, and Word. Experience in an arts, non-profit, or educational setting is a plus.

The starting rate of this position is $15 per hour.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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