Part-Time Safety Associate

POSITION: Part-Time Safety Associate

WORK SCHEDULE: The work shift will vary according to the Museum’s exhibition, event, and facility rental schedule. Average work schedule is two days per week: seven hours per day Thursday through Sunday. 

STATUS: Regular Part-time Non-exempt

RATE: $15.60 per hour.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Safety

POSITION SUMMARY

This is specialized security work that involves sound knowledge of museum safety principles in protecting the collections and the museum’s visitors. Work is performed in accordance with the operating, emergency, and collections management policies of the Museum. The employee is expected to exercise good judgment and considerable tact in enforcing the rules. Work involves fixed and rotating posts; observance of visitor behavior within the Museum complex; attendance of training and informational sessions; answering visitor questions and serving as a representative of the Museum to the public; assistance in the identification of risks to the Museum, its facility, visitors, and personnel; assisting in the set up and break down of Museum events; and on occasion when time permits, housekeeping duties such as dusting or vacuuming. 

Key Responsibilities

• Read, know, and apply the Museum’s Safety Manual procedures and policy.
• Complete incident reports when necessary.
• Greet and inform visitors about the Museum, its services, and exhibitions.
• Observe visitor behavior. Maintain visitors within view and ensure that visitors do not touch or otherwise create a risk to the art on exhibit. Circulate throughout the galleries maintaining constant checks on the activities and well-being of patrons and the security of the Museum and its collections.
• Advise visitors regarding the photography policy when necessary.
• Turn on and off gallery lights at opening and closing times; evaluate the condition of the gallery at opening and closing times. Report any changes to the security supervisor.
• Check all public and private areas before closing.
• Performs other related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPTENCIES

• Ability to read and write. High school diploma or GED recommended. 
• Ability to operate complex burglar alarm and fire detection systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain friendly and courteous relationships with Museum patrons and fellow staff.
• Skill in the operation of office equipment.
• Knowledge in the operation of two-way radios.
• Ability to remain alert and concentrate on assigned tasks; physical ability to stand for long periods of time, to move items for set up and break down of Museum events, and ability to cover large areas of the Museum when on shift. 

Application Materials: 

• Cover letter outlining your interest in the position 

• Resume or curriculum vitae