Reports to: Assistant Manager of Guest Services
Department: Guest Services
Classification: Non-Exempt, Part-time
Hourly Rate: $15.00/hr
Work Schedule: Flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
DMA Mission: The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive.
The DMA will:
•Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate.
•Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art.
•Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity.
Scope of Position:
Reporting to the Guest Services Managers, the Guest Services Associate - Part Time is a guest-facing position and the incumbent will have the capability and availability to staff various guest-facing areas of the Museum including museum ticket taking, traveling exhibitions attendant, and other wayfinding positions around the Museum, reception desk, and box office as assigned.
The Guest Services Associate - PT will also work closely with the Lead Guest Services Associates to operate the Museum in a safe, efficient, and friendly manner assuring that visitors are being welcomed and assisted as needed. The incumbent must consistently provide excellent guest service while answering questions and providing information about the Museum.
Essential Functions:
•Assist with the opening and closing duties of the Museum for daily operation.
•Actively welcome and greet visitors to the Museum. Communicate with individuals by phone, fax, and email to answer all questions.
•Assist with reception calls and guest experience.
•Provide information and answer questions about the exhibits on view.
•Effectively communicate with other Departments.
•Handle sales transactions quickly, efficiently, and accurately.
•Must be proactive in promoting additional sales.
•Encourage guests to become members by maintaining a working knowledge of membership benefits and accurately enter data into the Membership Patron record.
•Communicate and work in a team manner with coworkers and volunteers to ensure a smooth operation. Maintain cleanliness of the visitor's service desk.
•Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Key Qualifications:
•Prior retail or customer service experience.
•Demonstrated interpersonal skills as outgoing, problem-solver with strong customer service skills is a must.
•Basic knowledge of computers, Microsoft software, and POS systems.
•Able to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends & holidays.
Education, Experience, and Certification:
•High School graduate or the equivalent.
•1 year of experience in high-volume guest destination venue (museum, theater, theme-park, stadium.)
Our Core Values
Act with Integrity: We are honest and ethical.
Build Inclusivity: We create spaces where everyone can feel like they belong.
Communicate Respectfully: We listen intentionally and advocate for diverse perspectives.
Embrace and Drive Change: We are innovative, creative, and solutions driven.
Foster Connections: We collaborate around shared goals.
Maintain Balance: We encourage ourselves and each other to reflect and recharge.
Remain Curious: We pursue personal and professional learning.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy
The Dallas Museum of Art fosters equity, celebrates diversity, and supports inclusion. We acknowledge that diverse backgrounds and voices of visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and communities represented in the collection make us stronger and better equipped to make positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally.
Equity
Society's historical legacies and systemic barriers have created disparities in the communities we serve. Knowing this, we strive to expand and enhance arts opportunities for all.
Diversity
Many factors-including but not limited to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetics, economic backgrounds, and experiences-make individuals and groups unique. Our goal is to ensure visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and collections reflect this diversity.
Inclusion
We commit to listening to and learning from diverse voices and perspectives. We create a vibrant and accessible social space that encourages dialogue and the exchange of ideas through arts and culture.
EOE
The Dallas Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The DMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary Description

15.00/hr.