Job Description

Museum Community Guide (Casual)

Position Title: Museum Community Guide (Casual) - Samek Art Museum

Position Type: Part time

Categories: Staff Non-exempt

Job Summary: Bucknell University's Samek Art Museum is seeking positive, outgoing individuals to serve as museum guides. This is an ideal position for retirees or others who desire to be involved in arts and the community without the obligation of a heavy work schedule. Located on Market Street in Downtown Lewisburg, the museum guide regularly interacts with members of the public as they encounter individuals who may be leaving the Campus Theater across the street, or others stopping to examine the exhibition while walking through town. Museum public hours of operation are Wednesday through Friday, 12-5pm, and Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. This position will work primarily during those hours with occasional early evening events and informational sessions.

Job Duties:

While the University is in session (largely Sep-Nov, & Jan-May), the Community Guide can expect to work 5-10 hours per week. During University breaks (Dec & Jan; June, July, August), one has the ability to expand those hours to between 10-20 hours per week. This position works independently, and is entrusted with the responsibility of serving as the public face of the museum and first point of contact for visitors. Museum Guides ensure the safety of the gallery and collection as well as provide a friendly and welcoming experience to visitors. The museum guide reports directly to the operations coordinator. This position will also occasionally work with the public programs and outreach manager during scheduled public events. The museum guide fulfills their duties in accordance with campus, state, and federal policies and laws as well as in keeping with museum and gallery professional practices.

Job Duties:

• Serve as public face for the museum and first point of contact for visitors
• Greet and engage audience with artwork
• Keep daily tally of visitor attendance
• Open and close gallery for public hours
• Read and contemplate provided educational materials about the exhibitions
• Maintain security of the gallery and collection
• Keep museum staff informed about condition of galleries and artwork

Position Requirements:

• Interest in art, art history, museum studies, education, or hospitality
• Outgoing and friendly demeanor with the public
• Must be available weekends and during Bucknell University recesses
• Must be available for mandatory paid meetings and training sessions, typically held in the early evening
• Ability to work effectively as an independent self-starter
• Successful completion of required background clearances

This position is a part-time, casual, non-benefits-eligible staff position.

Job Exempt: No

Salary Range: 12.50-12.50

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy. This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify: Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Casual work, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday, Afternoon shift, 10 hours per week,

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