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Visitor Services Associate
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New York, NY, United States
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Description
Neue Galerie New York, a museum for German and Austrian art and design, is seeking a part-time, temporary Visitor Services Associate from March 2018 to May, 2018. Employment beyond the duration of the special exhibition, "Before the Fall: German and Austrian Art of the 1930s," is based on the candidate's performance and the museum's needs. The role of Visitor Services Associate encompasses four distinct areas of responsibility: admission desk, coat check, lobby greeter, and membership desk.
Required Work Schedule:
Thursday-Monday, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., with a commitment of 2-4 days a week. Weekend and holiday availability is required; applicants must be flexible to work special events before or after regular museum hours.
Primary Responsibilities:
Actively welcome and engage all museum visitors, sell admission tickets and memberships, balance cash drawer at the end of the day. Distribute and restock brochures, provide information about the museum and its programming, answer questions, help resolve concerns, assist with group tours and audio guides. Coat Check: accurately and efficiently collect, store and return checked items.
Qualifications:
• Exceptional customer services skills and proficiency in sales
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Pleasant, professional demeanor; polished appearance
• Efficiency in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in German preferred, but not required
• Working knowledge of more than one language strongly desired
• Interest in art and art history