Visitor Services Associate - Part-Time (19 hrs/week)

Santa Barbara Museum of Art; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

403b retirement plan

Job summary

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is seeking a friendly Visitor Services Associate for part-time work (19 hrs/week). You will greet visitors, share information about exhibitions and events, and assist with admissions and memberships, ensuring an enjoyable visit for all guests.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–3 years cashier experience, and evening/weekend availability. The role reports to the Visitor Experience and Store Manager and offers paid sick leave and a 403b retirement plan.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years cashier experience.
• Knowledge of or interest in art/history desirable.
• Evening/holiday/weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and provide information on exhibitions, hours, and events.
• Collect admission fees and sell memberships.
• Ensure visitors have an enjoyable, engaging experience.
• Maintain friendly, professional public relations with guests.

Skills

Customer service

Public relations

Cashier experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visitor Services Associate - Part-Time (19 hrs/week)

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is one of the finest museums on the West coast and is celebrated for the superb quality of its permanent collection. Its mission is to integrate art into the lives of people through internationally recognized exhibitions special programs, as well as the thoughtful presentation of its permanent collection.

We are seeking a friendly, outgoing, dependable person with good customer service skills to serve as Visitor Services Associate. This essential role is a facilitator between visitors and the Museum ensuring members and visitors have an enjoyable, engaging, and memorable experience. Your duties will include greeting visitors, providing information about the Museum’s exhibitions, hours and events, collecting admission fees, and selling memberships.

Requires High School diploma or equivalent and excellent public relations skills. One to three years previous cashier experience preferred; knowledge of or interest in art/art history is desirable. Requires some evening, holiday and/or weekend hours when the Museum is open to the public.

• The position reports to the Visitor Experience and Store Manager.
• Schedule may include weekends and/or holidays, or variable scheduling may be required, up to 19 hours per week
• $20.50 per hour
• Position is eligible for 40 hours of paid sick leave, and participation in our 403b retirement plans
• Successful Background Check is required.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity. The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is recognized for its comprehensive art collection, diverse exhibits, and a broad array of events and community activities.

Mail:
Human Resources Department
c/o Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101