Position: Weekend Manager                          

Department: Operations

Supervisor:   Director of Operations

 

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for supervising weekend operations including implementation of policies and procedures to insure the safety, cleanliness and highest quality visitor service experience, as well as, the supervision of weekend staff.

35 hours a week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

($10.00/hour)

 

Job Duties:

• Oversee all activities related to visitor services operations (i.e. collection of fees, staffing, safety guidelines, opening and closing procedures)
• Coordinate reception activities at front desk (i.e. birthday party check-in, girl scouts, group tours)
• Oversee weekend staff (front desk & gift shop staff, birthday party hosts, floor staff, volunteers)
• Oversee the implementation of weekend drop-in workshops
• Supervise all housekeeping operations, including standards of cleanliness
• Insure adequate supplies for all weekend activities (i.e. birthday parties, floor activities, workshops)
• Help with special events as needed 

General Duties:

• Serve as an active member of the operations department (i.e. front desk & gift shop knowledge, sell memberships, classes, camps and fieldtrips, general housekeeping and safety)

• Serve as an ambassador for the museum in the community
• Serve as a mentor to staff and volunteers on proper customer service
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• B.A. or higher in Art or Elementary Education or other related field
• Prior supervisory experience necessary
• Prior museum and/or non-profit work experience a plus
• Team player with a “can do” attitude

• Strong communication and customer skills necessary
• Strong customer service, communication and organizational skills
• Skills in dealing with children and adults
• Must be able to commit to both days on the weekend
• Background Check will be required

 

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to

 

Position:            Facilities/Exhibits Assistant 

Department:      Operations

Supervisor:       Director of Operations and Visitor Services

Position Summary:

Assists Operations/Education/Facilities Department in the upkeep of the Museum and its exhibits, including preventive maintenance, custodial, security, construction, alterations, repairs, furniture, cubicles and installation of equipment. Handles and prioritizes multiple tasks. Maintains a focus on providing the best working environment possible for our visitors and employees. Additional responsibilities include maintaining the storage/warehouse, and breakdown, packing, overseeing shipping, uncrating, and installation of traveling exhibits.

Part-time • 16 hours a week • Monday – Friday • Hours subject to change ($10.00/hour)

 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain facility to ensure that it meets all government, local and safety requirements, as well as company expectations.
• Perform furniture and modular workstations installations, configurations and relocations.
• Assist with set-up and tear down of special events and meetings.
• Maintains physical appearance of Museum by performing such tasks as patching, painting, upgrading building components
• Implement Facilities’ portion of all Work Orders requests within an appropriate time frame.
• Coordinate and work with management to supervise the work of contractors and vendors, especially the cleaning company.
• Troubleshoot compute problems when possible.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Manual dexterity to operate hand and power tools; operate equipment and machinery
• Work from ladders, scaffolding or platforms; exposure to chemicals commonly used in paints, lacquers, cleaners, etc.
• Some projects, depending on the nature of the work, may be physically6 demanding, such as lifting, kneeling for long periods of time, climbing, etc.
• Position requires frequent light-to-moderate lifting (up to 55 lbs) occasional heavy lifting/pushing with the assistance of dollies, pallet jacks etc. (up to 100 lbs or more)
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Pre-plan with the senior staff the placement of exhibition pieces before they arrive
• Plan a list of daily duties for removal of exhibit
• Fill out incoming and outgoing condition reports for the exhibits
• Must be able to operate forklift
• Maintain contact with drivers before delivery or pick-up
• Background check will be required

 

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to

KDean@youngatartmuseum.org or fax to 954.370.5057

Position:          ArtREACH Art Educator

Department:   Education

Supervisor:     Director of Education                                                                                                                                                      

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for planning and implementing after school art classes for children in homeless and transitional shelter program (ArtREACH), as well as workshops and field trips.  Must manage children in a positive, enthusiastic manner. 

This position also implements special projects, whether grant-related or for community

awareness, and helps develop curriculum and activities for classes and exhibits.

Responsibilities:

• Teach art and/or performing arts classes and camps
• Implement syllabus for classes
• Create examples and research artists and artistic styles used as teaching tools for classes, school and community outreach, exhibits and special workshops as needed
• Maintain assigned studio, doing inventory, restocking supplies and submitting supply requests

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

BA in Art, Art Education, or the Performing Arts (Music/Theater) highly desirable

Exceptional creativity and organizational skills

Experience in presenting material to young audiences

Skills in dealing with parents and young children

Strong communication skills

Experience developing and implementing curriculum

Strong classroom management skills

Team player with a can-do attitude

 

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to

AChadwick@YoungAtArtMuseum.org or fax to 954.370.5057

 

Position:                       Museum Educator

Department:                Education & Exhibits

Supervisor:                 Director of Education & Exhibits

 

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for performing museum tours and conducting community outreach programs.  Dealing with children, parents, volunteers and other staff members in a positive, enthusiastic and responsible manner is essential. Museum Educators should also be available to help in the development and implementation of other museum programs and tasks on a need basis. Additional programs and tasks include: Development and implementing tour, exhibit, outreach and workshop activities, exhibit refurbishment, upkeep of the museum floor and storage areas, special events such as Free Fridays, Exhibit Openings, Children’s Festival of the Arts, Art Institute Shows and Open House.    

 

 

Responsibilities: 

• Greet, assist, organize and conduct museum tours using prepared materials and scripts.
• Assist with the coordinating and implementing of outreach programs, drop-in workshops, exhibit openings, and other special events.
• Regularly clean, organize, and restock museum floor supplies. 
• Perform opening/and or closing museum procedures.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Associate degree in general studies, education, theater, art or related field a plus; Experience teaching art and/or community educational programs preferred; Strong communication & customer service skills; positive and energetic attitude; Great opportunity for college-aged students in the education, art, communication, or theater.

 

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to

AChadwick@YoungAtArtMuseum.org or fax to 954.370.5057