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Opening for a part-time store associate in our busy museum store. One or two days per week including one weekend day per week, 6-8 hours per day. No night work. Duties involve handling sales transactions, maintaining inventory, stocking, and other duties as needed. Additional hours may be available at peak times.
Qualifications:
Entry level position. Applicants should have some basic understanding of history and Boston history in particular. Ability to communicate with customers and out-of-town visitors essential. Previous retail experience helpful.
How To Apply:
Please send resume via email to:
cwhite@ussconstitutionmuseum.org
Apply by:
April 10, 2015
Salary:
based on experience
About this Organization:
USS Constitution Museum is a private, non-profit organization that serves as the memory and educational voice of USS CONSTITUTION, by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the stories of ‘Old Ironsides’ and the people associated with her.

*Please indicate schedule availability when submitting your application*

Position Summary
Gallery Officers are responsible for the protection of the collection and the safety of all staff and visitors.

Primary Responsibilities
• Protect the museum collection from theft and damage
• Ensure the safety of all visitors and staff members
• Patrol the galleries and respond to object alarms
• Control and monitor access and egress points of the building
• Monitor visitor activity to ensure adherence to museum policies and procedures
• Respond to visitor/ staff requests and questions in a respectful, courteous and professional manner
• Perform escort duties into restricted areas of the museum as directed

Secondary Responsibilities
• Respond (briefly) to visitors’ questions about the collection to the best of your ability or direct them to information sources (i.e., Gallery Guides, “Ask Me” volunteers)
• Be customer service oriented when enforcing museum policies and dealing with the public
• Respond to emergency situations such as medical, theft, fire, vandalism and other incidents in a timely manner
• Inform the Security Managers and the Director of Security of all incidents verbally and/or via written report
• Work all regularly assigned shifts as well as any special events when needed
• Present a professional image in accordance with established uniform and appearance standards
• Utilize radio equipment in a professional manner to report business matters to management and colleagues
• Attend all training meetings and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a fast paced security environment is preferred
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Excellent customer service skills
• Fluency in English is required
• Must be dependable and punctual
• Must be able to interact with others with professionalism and courtesy
• Must be able to calmly handle stressful situations
How To Apply:
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified minorities, women, people with disabilities, and military veterans to apply.

To apply for a position, please follow this link to use our online application system: https://isgm.applicantpro.com/jobs/86863.html

We receive many resumes and kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.
Apply by:
May 20, 2015
About this Organization:
The Museum was the creation of Isabella Stewart Gardner (1840-1924) ‘for the education and enjoyment of the public forever.’ Since opening to the public in 1903, the Gardner has served as a center for ideas and life-long learning in its community – a tradition that is kept alive today through an array of interpretive, creative, educational, horticultural, artistic and scholarly programs.

The Armenian Museum of America is seeking a Visitor Services Associate. This individual will be responsible for handling the front desk and the gift shop during the museum’s open hours: Thursday through Sunday, 12-6 pm, greeting museum visitors and tour groups in a friendly and positive manner, coordinating membership sign-ups and renewals, ensuring that the appearance of the gallery and gift shop is well maintained, preparing weekly visitor and gift shop reports, and performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Qualifications: The ability to work during all of the museum’s open hours: Thursday through Sunday 12:00-6:00 PM. Good communication skills, basic computer skills, and a professional appearance and mannerism required. Basic knowledge of the Armenian culture and language a plus.
How To Apply:
To apply please send resume and cover letter to:
Howayda Abuaffan howayda@armenianmuseum.org
no phone enquiries please.
Apply by:
April 15, 2015
Salary:
$13/hr
About this Organization:
Founded in 1971, ALMA has grown into a major repository for all forms of Armenian material culture that illustrate the creative endeavors of the Armenian people over the centuries. Today, the Museum’s collections hold over 20,000 artifacts, including: 5,000 ancient and medieval Armenian coins, over 3,000 textiles and 180 Armenian inscribed rugs, and an extensive collection of Urartian and religious artifacts, ceramics, medieval illuminations and various other objects. The Library houses over 27,000 titles, an oral history collection, archival materials and various other publications.

But ALMA is more than just a storehouse of artifacts. It’s a living museum and library which offers exhibits and diverse cultural and literary programs to its members and the community at large. It is where Armenian-Americans can visit to discover their roots and where people of all ethnic backgrounds can see how the story of the Armenian people plays a vital part within the rich cultural symphony that is America

The Boston Center for the Arts is looking for individuals to support Production Management staff for events held in the historic Cyclorama. Events span a broad range of styles and include corporate parties, weddings, art fairs, fashion shows, and trade shows, among others. The House Associate will assist in the preparation, execution and take down of said events. The House Associate will also serve as an arts advocate on behalf of the BCA during events. The main goal of this position is to help the BCA production staff with manual labor and provide excellent customer service.
Position Type: This is a part-time position with an hourly wage paid per event. The position has flexible hours depending on event schedule.
Reports to: Client Relations Manager and Cyclorama Production Manager
Responsibilities include:
Be part of House Staff for Cyclorama events during load-in, public and load-out hours
Maintain public safety at all times
Maintain basic cleanliness of the venue
Assist with heavy vendor loadings
Monitor outside venue during Cyclorama event load-in/load-out
Report possible compliance issue to Production Manager
Qualifications:
Requirements:
Must be able to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Ability to lift a minimum of 50lb
Strong ability to manage event specific technical issues and requirements
Must have great customer service skills
Exceptional time management, communication, and organizational skills
Production background and ability to operate basic hand-tools is a plus
Crowd Management Certification required – training provided onsite
How To Apply:
How to apply: Please send a letter of interest (including hourly wage requirements) and a resume to:
E-mail jobs@bcaonline.org (include “House Associate” in the subject line)
Mail Boston Center for the Arts
Attn: House Associate
539 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116

No phone calls or faxes, please.
The Boston Center for the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace by maintaining a staff that represents the traditions and voices of contemporary Boston. Interviews will not be scheduled until we have a diverse pool of candidates from which to select.
For more information about the Boston Center for the Arts, please visit us online at www.bcaonline.org.
Apply by:
May 20, 2015
About this Organization:
The Boston Center for the Arts is an historic nonprofit performing and visual arts complex that supports working artists to create, perform and exhibit new work; builds new audiences and connects art to community. It provides a welcoming and intimate environment that invites public participation, and conversation to bring audiences and artists together; and to create a resource for urban youth and neighborhoods; with family-free admissions and discounts and age-appropriate activities to complement performances and exhibitions.

The BCA is located in Boston’s South End, the largest landmark district in the United States. The BCA is a four acre complex that includes: The Cyclorama, built in 1884 to display a panorama painting, is on the National Register of Historic Places. The 23,000 square foot Cyclorama rotunda is now the site of exhibitions, performances and community events and houses the Community Music Center of Boston, the Art Connection, the Boston Ballet Costume Shop, three small theaters and a rehearsal studio. The Tremont Estates Building, originally an organ factory built in 1850, now houses over 50 artist studios, the Mills Gallery, two rehearsal spaces and Hamersley’s Bistro. Boston Ballet’s headquarters, a 1991 building designed by noted architect Graham Gund, houses rehearsal and administrative spaces, and a ballet school. For more information, please visit, www.bcaonline.org.