Visitor Services Assistants

The MIT Museum seeks part-time visitor services assistants.  Duties include: greeting visitors, selling admission tickets, ringing up museum store purchases and periodically restocking store, staffing reception desk and answering visitor questions, monitoring groups in the galleries during busy periods and other duties as assigned.

Hours to include some weekday mornings/afternoons and at least one weekend day during the spring (approx. 16-20 hours per week).  Potential for hours to increase to approx. 30-35 hours per week during July and August.  Additional evening hours occasionally available during museum functions and programs.

Qualifications:
Qualifications:  A high school diploma or equivalent education is required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.  Museum Studies/Arts Administration students encouraged to apply.   Applicants should enjoy working with the public, have an interest in science and technology and possess basic computer skills.  Retail experience desirable but not mandatory.

How To Apply:
Please send resumes and cover letters to palane@mit.edu or mail to Patricia Lane, Visitor Services Manager, MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Avenue, Bldg. N51, Cambridge, MA 02139.

Apply by:
April 04, 2015

Salary:
$9.50/hour to start

About this Organization:
The MIT Museum’s mission is to document and interpret the activities and achievements of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Home to renowned collections in science and technology, holography, architecture and design, and nautical engineering and history, the museum features changing exhibitions and community programs for visitors of all ages.