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Museum Associate

SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER
Posted a day ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Salary

$20.6 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is seeking an Entry-level Museum Associate in Los Angeles, CA, with a salary of $20.60 per hour.
  • This full-time position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in the customer service industry, preferably in museums or cultural institutions.
  • The Museum Associate will engage with guests, assist with ticket sales, lead tours, and support special events at the Museum of Tolerance.
  • Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, be highly motivated, and demonstrate the ability to multitask effectively.
  • SWC values inclusivity and offers a collaborative work environment with generous benefits and time off.

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Los Angeles, CA 90035Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $20.60 - $20.60 HourlyAbout us:  Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts anti-Semitism and hate, defends the safety of Israel and Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust through awareness, advocacy, justice, education, and its Museums of Tolerance. With a constituency of over 400,000 member families since its founding in 1977, the SWC has an international footprint through its Museums of Tolerance, Moriah Films, and the Digital Terrorism + Hate Project.   Headquartered in Los Angeles, it maintains operations in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Paris, Berlin, Jerusalem, and Buenos Aires. It is an accredited Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations, UNESCO, the Organization of American States, the Latin American Parliament, and the Council of Europe and maintains relationships with the highest levels of governments throughout the world.   In 1993, the Center opened the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles to worldwide acclaim. The Museum has served as the Center’s flagship educational arm, challenging visitors to confront bigotry and racism, and to understand the Holocaust in both historical and contemporary contexts. In addition, the Center developed Moriah Media to produce theatrical documentaries to educate global audiences. Moriah has produced 17 documentaries to date, two of which have received the Academy Award for best feature documentary, The Long Way Home and Genocide.  About the role:   The Museum Associate is one of the primary staff team members to interface with the museum guests. They welcome guests to the museum, work museum programs and events, sell merchandise and tickets, and answer general inquiries about the museum. Museum Associates assist with the daily operations of the museum, including guest relations, group tours, sales, and special events.     About you:  You are curious, collaborative, a great multi-tasker and have excellent customer service abilities.  This position will report to the Floor Coordinators of the Museum of Tolerance and is based in Los Angeles.    Responsibilities:  Demonstrate knowledge of and effectively communicate and promote the Museum of Tolerance’s programs and services  Staff the ticket desk including on-site and telephone ticket sales   Support the bookstore as sales associate  Lead tours in the MOT permanent exhibits and special exhibitions  Work with group-reservations coordinator to process payments for schools and other groups  Facilitate the safe conduct of student and other groups to and from their buses in coordination with security  Assist with special projects and events, including support of Special Events Coordinator  Communicate pertinent information regarding museum logistics, professionally handle any issues with programs or visitors   Monitor the flow of all people throughout the museum   QualificationsExperience and Skills:  2+ years’ experience in the customer service industry, preferably at museums or other cultural institutions  Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills   Highly motivated, shows initiative, and the ability to problem solve   Ability to prioritize and multi-task; think creatively and strategically   Ability to communicate effectively in public   High degree of flexibility, can adapt easily to changing environments and tasks   Our Benefits:  We value our people and offer a collaborative and engaging culture. As a SWC employee, you will enjoy work/life balance, generous time off and comprehensive benefits and programs.  The Simon Wiesenthal Center embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.      




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