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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Visitor Services Staff in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Visitor Services Staff
Job Number: 22907
Functional Area: Museum
Department: List Visual Arts Center
School Area: Associate Provost for the Arts
Employment Type: Part-Time
Employment Category: Non-Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Schedule: 18 hrs/wk, W, F, SA (see description)
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Job Description
VISITOR SERVICES STAFF, MIT List Visual Arts Center (part-time, 18 hrs/wk.), to provide a welcoming and positive experience for visitors. Responsibilities will include greeting, assisting, and providing general and exhibition-specific information to visitors; ensuring that visitors adhere to established protocols; safeguarding/protecting artwork; operating technical elements of the exhibition; attending exhibition and customer service trainings and technical walkthroughs; maintaining the gallery and desk areas; tracking information gathered during daily operations; occasional light clerical tasks; and working exhibition openings, special events, Student Loan Art Program events, and other occasional evening events.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: high school diploma or its equivalent; excellent interpersonal communication, customer service, and presentation skills; experience working with the public; technical proficiency with audiovisual equipment and various media; an interest in contemporary art; and ability to maintain a stationary position for prolonged periods. Job #22907-2 The schedule for the position is to be determined, but will include working weekends and occasional evenings. 6/30/23