Author: Jessica Wong Camhi (Page 28 of 233)

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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

High need to fill the following shifts:

Saturdays 10:30-5:30

Sundays 10:30-5:30

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SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Butterfly Garden Interpreter is primarily concerned with providing a high quality visitor experience through maintaining and practicing high professional standards for visitor services, informal science interpretation and care of the Museum’s living collection. She/he greets visitors and engages them in subjects of plant and butterfly biology through interpretations and answering questions. The Butterfly Garden Interpreter monitors visitor activity to ensure plants and butterflies are not touched or removed from the Garden. He/She also ensures all USDA containment procedures are followed. The Butterfly Garden Interpreter assists in the training of volunteers and may on occasion supervise the operation of the garden in the absence of the Curators.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in greeting and monitoring approximately 10,000 guests per month.
• Assists in providing informal and formal educational presentations for up to 800 guests per day.
• Assists in the maintenance of a 3000 sg. ft. free flight butterfly exhibit.
• Assists in the care of the plant and animal collection, including 350 butterflies.
• Must be available to work on holidays, school vacations and weekends as the Butterfly Garden is a 365 days a year operation.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position is part-time, 12 hours/week, Friday and Saturday, from 10:00am – 5:00pm.

REPORTS TO:

Manager, Living Collections
STARTING SALARY:

Non-Exempt (Hourly). Commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS:

Free parking in the Museum garage, T accessibility, free Exhibit Halls admission and Omni/Planetarium shows, free Duck Tours, discounts in the Museum store and cafe, discounted movie passes, retirement & savings plan.

The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.

• Less than one (1) year or more of informal Science Education, natural history interpretation or care of animal or plants in a zoo, aquarium, museum, or nature center experience.
• Demonstrated public speaking ability, both one on one or with small groups of visitors.
• Demonstrated ability to work in busy environments and working in warm, humid environments.
• Knowledge of plants, insects and other biology and natural history topics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of working with Butterflies and other insects in a free flight setting.