The Museum Gallery & Security Attendant assists both the Museum and visitors to the Museum in a number of important functions including, but not limited to, public area preparation and general maintenance, exhibit/collections security, arranging and guiding tours, and answering visitor questions.

Primary Responsibilities

Monitor visitors while they look and observe the Museum’s displays; answer visitor questions; ensure visitors comply with Museum rules
Greet visitors upon arrival and verify tickets and passes; invite visitors to sign a guest book; hand out promotional material
Provide guided tours when scheduled
Assist in setting up and displaying new exhibits
Clean exhibits, patrol rooms and provide security for exhibits
Before opening and after closing, gallery attendants’ job duties include preparing the museum for visitors, changing light bulbs, cleaning floors and counters, and display cases
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Required Knowledge and Skills

Have an interest in history and technology
Gallery attendants should have an enjoyment and enthusiasm for meeting and talking to people
Gallery attendants’ duties include answering questions, so gaining background knowledge about objects and specific exhibits is helpful
Gallery attendants must be prepared to walk, stand and remain focused for long periods and to approach visitors diplomatically when they violate museum rules
Good communication skills and an outgoing personality
Willingness to undertake independent reading and research of museum related material a plus.
Gallery attendants are required to go through a formal training process, to learn about exhibits and objects, on-the-job training or a combination of both
Attend Museum Guide training sessions under NAWCC Director of Education
Ability to lift items of 25 pounds or more
Requires working rotating weekends and occasional holidays
May require some evening hours for special events
Applicants may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check

Interested applicants should contact the NAWCC Museum Curator at [log in to unmask]

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