Employment Opportunities
Staff Positions
Ongoing Opportunity
Student Employment
Staff Positions
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Ongoing Opportunity
Museum Attendant
Museum Attendants are the public face of the Museum, greeting visitors, answering questions, and providing assistance while enforcing the rules and ensuring the safety and security of the Museum collection, staff, and building. Attendants have the opportunity to view and learn about the Museum's dynamic exhibits, which often include well-known works of art. Attendants also have the opportunity to experience cultural events such as gallery talks and music performances while employed at the Kemper. Applicants should be courteous, dependable, and professional in appearance.
This job requires careful attention. More specifically, each Museum Attendant will be posted at a specific location in one of the Museum galleries and attend to the visitors in that area, whether that is by answering questions or politely informing them of the Museum’s rules. Long periods of standing are required, but short breaks are provided as required. Although these are the primary responsibilities of the job, occasionally other tasks may come up, so flexibility is a plus. Additionally, for anyone interested in art or museums in general will find the Museum Attendant position a valuable learning experience.
All applicants are expected to:
- be able to stand for long periods
- be team-oriented, courteous, punctual and dependable
- acquire general knowledge of permanent collection and temporary exhibits on the job
- provide customer service and interact in a professional manner with all staff, visitors, and artists
Notes: No experience necessary. Paid training included. Immediate start date. Flexible schedule offered. This position is part to full time, depending on availability, and non-benefits eligible. We are currently interviewing individuals able to work during upcoming University breaks. We will, however, review all resumes. All accepted applicants must undergo an initial police background check and be fingerprinted.
Application procedures: Please send your resume and contact information to kemperjobs@gmail.com. We regret that we will be unable to discuss compensation prior to the interview. All qualified candidates will be contacted with further information following a review of qualifications as indicated on resume. Individuals selected for an interview will be contacted by email.
Student Employment
The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum employs over fifty students during the school year in a variety of positions. The student work force is integral to the success of the Museum, and in turn provides students opportunities to gain experience in and an understanding of the day-to-day operations of a museum. Generally, Federal Work Study -eligible students are given preference for paid positions. Contact kemperartmuseum@wustl.edu for more information or to express interest in an open position.
Museum Attendant
Kemper Museum Attendants make up the majority of the student workforce at the Kemper Art Museum, working in the galleries to provide security for the Museum's permanent and temporary exhibitions. Additionally, Museum Attendants are called upon to convey information about current and upcoming exhibitions and events, as well as general visitor information. Successful candidates will be team-oriented, courteous, punctual, and dependable, and must adhere to the standard of professionalism and customer service at the Museum. Position reports to Security Supervisor. Students with a flexible schedule and a willingness to work evening and weekend hours are preferred.
Rights and Reproductions Assistant
The Rights and Reproductions Assistant oversees requests to reproduce artwork in the Museum's permanent collection. Duties include drafting correspondence, record-keeping, digital imaging, and assisting with other administrative tasks as needed. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented and computer literate. A background in art history is helpful. Position reports to Associate Registrar. This position requires approximately ten hours weekly, to be scheduled M-F, between 9 am and 5 pm, and will accommodate student schedules.
Registrar's Assistant
Registrar's Assistants provide general support on projects related to collections management, including data entry, assistance with basic artist/object research, digital imaging, cataloguing, and other administrative tasks. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented, accurate, and computer literate. A background in art history is helpful. Position reports to the Chief Registrar and Associate Registrar. Hours will be scheduled M-F, between 9 am and 5 pm, and will accommodate student schedules.
Visitor Services Attendant
Visitor Services Attendants work directly with the public to answer questions and address visitor concerns, as well as run the Museum's small gift shop and assist with some basic external communications. A cheerful demeanor and helpful attitude are required along with the ability to convey information on current and upcoming exhibitions and events. Retail and/or customer service experience is a plus. May also be required to assist with shop inventory and maintenance, and/or special events. Students must be reliable, trustworthy, and responsible. A willingness to work evening and weekend hours is preferred. Position reports to Manager of Marketing, Visitor Services, and Events.
Facilities/Preparator Assistant
Facilities/Preparator Assistants aid in exhibition design/installation, art handling, and building maintenance. Additionally, Facilities Assistants construct, paint, and repair objects, and perform other duties as assigned. Successful candidates will show initiative and independence, will be reliable, detail-oriented and computer literate, and have the ability to work with minimal supervision. Position reports to Facilities Manager. Hours are scheduled M-F, between 9 am and 5 pm, and will accommodate student schedules.
