What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visitor Center and Design Store Associate The Philip Johnson Glass House Museum – New Canaan, CT position at The Philip Johnson Glass House Museum?
Job description
VISITOR CENTER and DESIGN STORE ASSOCIATE
The Philip Johnson Glass House Museum
The Visitor Center/Design Store Associate is the first point of contact for visitors to The Glass House, a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Reporting directly to the Manager of the Visitor Center and Design Store, interacting closely with the Business Manager and the Manager of Interpretation & Education.
This is a part time- seasonal position averaging 16- 32 hours weekly. Requires availability Thursday through Monday from April through December, including weekends, holidays, and some evenings.
Associate is responsible for providing initial orientation and excellent client service to all visitors before and after tours and is required to provide interpretation and understanding of design objects in our carefully curated Design Store.
Processing retail sales and completing ticket transactions in person and on the phone in a courteous and professional manner.
Candidate must demonstrate a collaborative, positive, supportive spirit, while working with all staff members to provide a seamless, warm, welcoming experience for all visitors that exceeds expectations. Able to communicate information to visitors clearly and succinctly.
Other duties include:
- daily opening and closing of register and Visitor Center.
- maintenance of visual displays, ensure all supplies and inventory is well stocked keeping store neat and orderly at all times. Some lifting is required for restocking and inventory adjustments.
- communicating with Design Store manager when products are running low
- provide assistance during special events and exhibitions
- FedEx labeling, packing and shipping to customers, filling online web store orders.
Ideal candidate will have:
a degree in an arts related field, i.e. art history, architecture, design, museum studies outstanding verbal communication skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment with flexibility and poise.
- Experience with computers and POS systems
- experience working in a professional retail or museum environment
- must possess a valid driver’s license
Please send resume and cover letter:
Dbaharian@theglasshouse.org
Job Types: Temporary, Part-time Seasonal
Salary: $18.00 per hour
- 8 hour shift
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Seasonal
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18