General Museum Assistant

Status (Exempt or Non-Exempt):Non-Exempt, Part-timeReports To:Director of Education or the Education Programs Operations SupervisorDirect Reports:NoneWage:$12.00 Hr.About Racine Art MuseumThe Racine Art Museum Association's (RAMA's) two-campus organization consists of the Racine Art Museum (RAM) and the Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts (Wustum). Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, RAM opened in May 2003 and is an outgrowth of the 85-year-old Wustum. It has become a popular destination for the 11 million residents of the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor and visitors from across the US and beyond. RAMA operates both locations, using Wustum as its visual education center and the downtown campus, RAM, as home to its internationally recognized exhibitions of contemporary crafts. RAM holds the largest collection of contemporary craft art (ceramics, wood, glass, fiber, metal, and art jewelry) in the United States. RAMA's programs enhance rather than duplicate those offered by larger museums to the north and south. RAMA has been considered a leader in providing high quality arts education to people of all ages since the 1940s. Today, Wustum houses one of the largest studio arts education programs of any museum in Wisconsin. The museums are accredited by the American Association of Museums, Washington, DC—only 3% of US museums have this distinction.Candidate ProfileRAMA is seeking a candidate that is enthusiastic, team oriented, and proactive with the ability to work creatively and independently to join our small, dedicated, collaborative team.General Summary of PositionThe General Museum Assistant is responsible for front desk/reception customer relations and duties maintain cleanliness of museum galleries and studio spaces and assist in Education Programming.Principal Job Functions1. Front Desk Reception staffEngage in customer relationsRecord museum attendanceTake class registrationsProcess paymentsAnswer phones and greet customers2. Education AssistantsAssist Education staff and teachers with classes, camps and family programs at both campuses and off-siteGallery duty and events at RAMPrep, clean and set up3. Maintenance DutiesSet up/take down classroom spacesMaintain, clean, and vacuum museum galleries, classrooms, bathrooms and other museum spaces4. Safe & ComplianceMust have knowledge of building, museum policies, exit strategies, and emergency procedures.Required Knowledge and SkillsMust be current on all museum exhibitions, programs, and eventsDemonstrated knowledge of museum/education policies and proceduresExcellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and proactively follow through on projects and tasks assignedCommand of Microsoft Office Suite and solid computer skills requiredMust be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as neededEducation and ExperienceMust be a high school student or older.Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsThe ability to lift 50 pounds and move tables and chairs as needed.EEO StatementRAMA complies with all Federal and State anti-discrimination statutes and does not discriminate for any reasons outlined in Federal or State law. This policy will be in effect in all hiring situations for full-time as well as part-time employees, temporary part-time employees, educational instructors, interns, and for the volunteers who enhance staff functions.ApplicationEmail cover letter and resume to: Thyla Arden, Education Operations Coordinator, Racine Art Museum and Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts#J-18808-Ljbffr

Status (Exempt or Non-Exempt):Non-Exempt, Part-timeReports To:Director of Education or the Education Programs Operations SupervisorDirect Reports:NoneWage:$12.00 Hr.About Racine Art MuseumThe Racine Art Museum Association's (RAMA's) two-campus organization consists of the Racine Art Museum (RAM) and the Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts (Wustum). Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, RAM opened in May 2003 and is an outgrowth of the 85-year-old Wustum. It has become a popular destination for the 11 million residents of the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor and visitors from across the US and beyond. RAMA operates both locations, using Wustum as its visual education center and the downtown campus, RAM, as home to its internationally recognized exhibitions of contemporary crafts. RAM holds the largest collection of contemporary craft art (ceramics, wood, glass, fiber, metal, and art jewelry) in the United States. RAMA's programs enhance rather than duplicate those offered by larger museums to the north and south. RAMA has been considered a leader in providing high quality arts education to people of all ages since the 1940s. Today, Wustum houses one of the largest studio arts education programs of any museum in Wisconsin. The museums are accredited by the American Association of Museums, Washington, DC—only 3% of US museums have this distinction.Candidate ProfileRAMA is seeking a candidate that is enthusiastic, team oriented, and proactive with the ability to work creatively and independently to join our small, dedicated, collaborative team.General Summary of PositionThe General Museum Assistant is responsible for front desk/reception customer relations and duties maintain cleanliness of museum galleries and studio spaces and assist in Education Programming.Principal Job Functions1. Front Desk Reception staffEngage in customer relationsRecord museum attendanceTake class registrationsProcess paymentsAnswer phones and greet customers2. Education AssistantsAssist Education staff and teachers with classes, camps and family programs at both campuses and off-siteGallery duty and events at RAMPrep, clean and set up3. Maintenance DutiesSet up/take down classroom spacesMaintain, clean, and vacuum museum galleries, classrooms, bathrooms and other museum spaces4. Safe & ComplianceMust have knowledge of building, museum policies, exit strategies, and emergency procedures.Required Knowledge and SkillsMust be current on all museum exhibitions, programs, and eventsDemonstrated knowledge of museum/education policies and proceduresExcellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and proactively follow through on projects and tasks assignedCommand of Microsoft Office Suite and solid computer skills requiredMust be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as neededEducation and ExperienceMust be a high school student or older.Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsThe ability to lift 50 pounds and move tables and chairs as needed.EEO StatementRAMA complies with all Federal and State anti-discrimination statutes and does not discriminate for any reasons outlined in Federal or State law. This policy will be in effect in all hiring situations for full-time as well as part-time employees, temporary part-time employees, educational instructors, interns, and for the volunteers who enhance staff functions.ApplicationEmail cover letter and resume to: Thyla Arden, Education Operations Coordinator, Racine Art Museum and Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts#J-18808-Ljbffr

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