Engagement Guide

GALLERY SECURITY & OPERATIONS:

Learn, model, and apply museum philosophy, policies, and procedures with visitors and

peer staff inside moCa’s galleries and other public spaces.

• Activate and deactivate exhibitions at the start and end of public hours.

• Monitor and maintain accessibility, appearance, and cleanliness of all galleries and public areas.

• Enforce security and safeguarding policies that ensure the safety of visitors, artworks, and spaces.

• Monitor for unintended changes in the condition of artwork on display.

• Monitor for environmental changes that may impact artwork conservation.

• Actively update and apply knowledge of moCa’s exhibitions, mission, events, facility, and emergency and incident procedures.

VISITOR ENGAGEMENT:

Initiate and lead interaction with diverse museum visitors using question-based, art

object-focused methods about new, frequently changing material, ideas, and

exhibitions.

• • Participate in all learning workshops for exhibition content and engagement strategies.

  • Cooperate with and model excellence in engagement strategies for peer Engagement Guides.

  • Implement accessibility and equity policies, exhibit an openness to multiple forms of knowledge and experience, and regularly participate in a reflective professional practice.

This position pays $14 hourly

JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Interest in education, museums, contemporary art, and/or culture

• Motivated, reliable, responsible, and professionally oriented

• Upholds obligations and follows established procedures

• Fluency in English with awareness and confidence in both verbal and non-verbal communication

• Computer competency and efficiency with Google Apps

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• • Communicate clearly with museum staff and visitors

  • Able to work in a public-facing role

  • Lift and move up to 15 lbs

  • Positioned for extended periods of time on concrete floors

  • Positioned for extended periods of time at a counter-height desk

  • Operate a computer for extended periods of time

  • Move quickly between various facility areas

Apply through Interfolio.