General Museum Assistant

RAM’s Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts, 2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine 53404

Status: Non-exempt, Part-time, Hourly—Days, Evenings, and some Saturday Mornings/Afternoons

Wage: $12.00/hour

Reports To: Education Operations Coordinator

General Summary of Position

The General Museum Assistant is responsible for front desk and reception customer service duties, maintaining cleanliness in museum galleries and studio spaces, and assisting with educational programming.

Principal Job Functions

• Front Desk Reception Staff:
  • Greet and assist visitors/class takers
  • Record museum attendance
  • Process class registrations
  • Process payments
  • Answer phones
• Education Assistants:
  • Assist Education staff and teachers with classes, art camps, and family programs at both campuses and off-site programming
  • Staff hands-on art activities/events at RAM
  • Prepare, set up, take down, and clean class or event areas
• Housekeeping Duties:
  • Set up/take down classroom spaces
  • Maintain, clean, and vacuum museum galleries, classrooms, bathrooms, and other museum spaces as needed

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of current museum exhibitions, programs, and events
• Demonstrated knowledge of museum/education policies and procedures
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and proactively follow through on projects and tasks assigned
• Knowledge of museum policies, building layout, and emergency procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, and Saturdays
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

High school/college students or recent graduates are welcome—attempts will be made to accommodate school schedules

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The ability to lift 50 pounds and move tables, chairs, and organize/distribute supplies as needed.

Please email cover letter and resume to:

Thyla Arden, Education Operations Coordinator
tarden@ramart.org

No phone calls please.