Gallery Attendant

Gallery Attendant Dartmouth College United States, Hampshire, Hanover 7 Lebanon Street (Show on map) Apr 09, 2026 Position Information Position Title Gallery Attendant Position Number 0000000 Hiring Range Minimum $17.00 Hiring Range Maximum $21.00 Location of Position Hanover, NH Advertisement Text Position Purpose To ensure that all museum visitors have a positive experience in the museum. This includes answering questions, enforcing rules, looking out for suspicious behavior, providing assistance, and engaging visitors in casual conversations about works of art and museum programs. Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a genuine interest in communicating with members of the public and providing assistance to visitors.
• Must be able to work a regular schedule that includes evening hours and weekends.
• Must have basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• One year of customer service experience.
• Able to stand/walk constantly throughout the day and regularly interact with the public.
• Must exhibit sound judgment and the ability to calmly and quickly take initiative in emergency situations.
• Must obtain and maintain updated First Aid, CPR, and AED training and certification.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population. Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge or interest in art.
• Technical aptitude to assist visitors with interactive technology throughout the museum.

FLSA Non-Exempt Employment Category Temporary Part time Schedule This is an on-call position, which will be asked to work select evenings and weekends as needed. Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Ramie Speicher Department Contact Phone Number Department Contact for Cover Letter Tala Short, Visitor Services Manager Contact's Phone Number Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all. Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Special Instructions to Applicants Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.

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//policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy Additional Instructions Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85292 Key Accountabilities Key Accountabilities Acts as a daily "permanent rotation" substitute for visitor services guides, providing gallery and front desk coverage during lunches, breaks, vacations, trainings, and other absences. Warmly greets and ensures availability to all visitors. Appropriately engages in conversation with visitors about the museum and its collections, including special exhibitions, permanent installations within the galleries and programming.

• 40% Makes regular rounds through assigned galleries to monitor visitors and the facility, answer questions, enforce rules, and act as an ambassador for the museum and the College. Monitors visitors' behavior and reports anything unusual to a supervisor. Promptly reports hazards and suspicious activity to a supervisor.
• 40% Ensures visitors' safety in the case of an emergency. Follows Hood Museum of Art security guidelines for evacuation of visitors and staff from the facility in an emergency situation.
• 20%•Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.