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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