Gallery Attendant – Part time

Position: Part-time Weekend Gallery Attendant
The Venice Heritage Museum Gallery Attendant will facilitate visitor experiences of the museum on Saturdays and Sundays during open hours (11:00 am–5:00 pm, 12 hours per week total).

About
The Venice Heritage Museum is dedicated to preserving, showcasing, and nurturing Venice’s diverse cultural heritage and history. Located at 228 Main Street in Venice, the museum offers exhibitions, educational programs, and events that give visitors the opportunity to experience the stories of this culturally rich and innovative community.

Qualifications
This position requires professional communication and strong interpersonal skills, emphasizing interaction with all museum visitors and the museum’s Board and supporters. Punctuality is expected.
Must be at least 18 years of age. Position may require physical activity related to event setup or responding to emergencies. Gallery Attendant may be required to work outdoors. Must be able to bend, reach, and lift up to 20 pounds.
Must have a demonstrated interest in museums as well as learning about history and culture.

Responsibilities include:
● Maintaining exhibitions, including opening and closing the museum and archives on Saturdays and Sundays
● Regularly walking around the museum to protect exhibits
● Maintaining a high standard of customer service and professional demeanor
● Monitoring and reporting to Board on visitors’ responses to the museum
● Assisting with gallery education and tours
● Selling items from the museum gift shop
● Enforce museum policies
● Preparing museum space for public programming events by setting up such items as chairs, tables, microphones, and other equipment
● Occasionally helping Museum Manager and Board to receive incoming archival donations
● May occasionally be assigned other duties

Salary: Part time Minimum Wage California

Benefits: None

Education requirements: None

Deadline to apply: November 24, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, References

How to apply: Send Resume to: marcia@veniceheritagemuseum.org