Temporary Museum Security Associate

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University seeks a part-time, Temporary Museum Security Associate to protect the museum's collections, visitors, staff and facilities through routine patrols and incident reporting.

This on-site, 3-month position offers pay of $24.00–$24.30 per hour, up to 19 hours a week, and may extend. Visa sponsorship is not available; schedule can include evenings, holidays, and on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, reliable, team-minded.
• Strong customer service and relational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented with multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to cultivate inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community.

Responsibilities

• Patrol galleries and facilities and report incidents.
• Maintain security systems and respond to issues.
• Provide backup visitor services and reception support.
• Assist with classroom and event logistics.
• Work a flexible schedule including evenings, holidays, and on-call shifts.

Skills

Self-motivated

Resourceful

Reliable

Team minded

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

25Live

AV equipment

Job description

The Johnson Museum of Art is seeking a part-time, Temporary Museum Security Associate to provide security for the Museum and back-up operational support.

This is a 3-month position with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate should expect to work up to 19 hours per week.

The rate of pay for this position is $24.00 - $24.30/hour depending on experience.

This is an on-site position at the Johnson Museum of Art. The job does not support a hybrid or remote schedule.

This position does not support visa sponsorship.

The Johnson Museum's permanent collection numbers 40,000 works, spanning six millennia and encompassing art from most world cultures.

The Museum enhances and supports faculty teaching across Cornell's schools and departments by hosting approximately 350 class sessions per academic year in the Museum's galleries and classrooms.

The Position:

In this position you will support the safety and security of the Museum's collections, visitors, staff, and facilities through routine daily patrols, incident reporting, and the maintenance of security systems.

You will also provide backup visitor services and reception support, assists with classroom and event logistics, and respond to building or facility issues as needed.

In this position you will be required to work a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, evenings, holidays, and on-call availability, along with the physical ability to patrol galleries and facilities extensively using staircases repeatedly.

This position requires:

• High School diploma and related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, reliable, encouraging, and team minded.
• Strong customer service and relational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

We would also prefer:

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with 25Live web-based scheduling and calendar system
• Experience with audio visual equipment.
• High level of initiative.
• Background in security, event planning, and mentoring helpful.

University Job Title: Temporary Administrative Assistant

Job Family: Temporary Administration

Level: No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Range: Refer to Posting Language

Remote Option Availability: Onsite

Contact Name: Brenda Joly

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

Non-Union Positions

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
• Unique applicable skills
• Academic Discipline

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