Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Sewall-Belmont House & Museum: Part-Time Museum Assistant


Sewall-Belmont House & Museum is currently considering applications for part-time Museum Assistants, at $10 per hour. Museum assistants play an important role in the daily operation of the Museum including:

  • Prepare the House for viewing and carry out all procedures for opening and closing per the established museum checklist.
  • Welcome visitors and assist with ticket sales for tours.
  • Conduct subject-specific gallery talks and full length group tours for visitors of all ages in a personable and knowledgeable manner and provide accurate information relevant to the major themes in the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum history.
  • Articulate the Museum’s goals and programs, current restoration activities and future plans.
  • Assist in providing security for the Museum and the collections. Ensure the safety of the visiting public and respond calmly and professionally to emergencies. Follow institutional procedures.
  • Track the number of visitors who tour the Museum daily and gather additional information on how they heard about the museum.
  • Provide feedback by soliciting written and/or verbal comments from visitors.
  • Assist with museum shop operations and sales.
  • Provide assistance to museum staff, including clerical work and data entry, as needed.
  • Participate in training programs and other opportunities in order to expand knowledge of the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum and strengthen interpretive skills.

To apply for a position as a Museum Assistant, please send your resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample to Nora Hoffman-White at nora.hoffmanwhite@sewallbelmont.org. Information can be found at www.sewallbelmont.org/about/employment

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