Museum Associate

Description:

The Wichita Art Museum (WAM) is looking for enthusiastic, reliable, outgoing individuals to provide museum visitors with the highest level of customer service to join our team. This position will be scheduled where needed between the Museum Store and Welcome Desk. This is an ideal position to learn about museum operations. The ability to warmly greet visitors and handle transactions accurately are part of the responsibilities. The position may also assist with general office tasks as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Welcome visitors and discuss exhibitions and membership options.

· Operate cash register and accurately handle money.

· Provide excellent customer service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm.

· Actively engage customers and remain attentive to customer needs.

· Assist customers with product selections and process all customer orders and returns.

· Assist with inventory receiving, tagging or ticketing and merchandising on the sales floor.

· Encourage store sales by sharing product knowledge with customers.

· Promote teamwork by working with store and other WAM staff effectively, safely, respectfully and efficiently.

· May assist with general office tasks (filing, shredding, data entry, etc.)

· Other duties as necessary.