Opportunities

Employment

MUSEUM ASSISTANT

• Part-time, Non-exempt position

• Approximately 6-16 hours per week (Must be available weekends)

• Starting pay: $11.50/hour

Job Overview

The Demuth Foundation oversees the operations of both the Demuth Museum and the Lancaster Museum of Art in downtown Lancaster, PA. The Demuth Museum preserves and promotes the legacy of modernist painter Charles Demuth, while the Lancaster Museum of Art focuses on regional artists. Both museums offer unique exhibitions and engaging programs for both local and out-of-town visitors, and together see over 10,000 guests annually. Museum Assistants interact with museum visitors, providing information about exhibitions, events, and facilities while monitoring the safety of artwork. This position is responsible for opening and closing the museum, maintaining proper conditions for artwork on display, and informing museum guests about current and upcoming exhibitions and events.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow opening and closing procedures for the museums.

• Properly unarm/arm the buildings’ security systems

• Unlock/lock doors

• Turn on/off lights

• Record temperature and humidity readings

• Place sidewalk sandwich board signs out/in

• Walk galleries to ensure artwork, labels, and text panels are safely secured and in good condition, and works are properly lit

• Greet visitors and provide an introduction to the museum and current exhibition.

• Track the number of visitors and collect visitor data (i.e.- where they are from, how they heard about the museums, etc.).

• Administer visitor survey when assigned.

• Accurately record and process gift shop sales using point-of-sale system. Process artwork sales as appropriate.

• Respond to visitor questions about the museums, exhibitions, programs/events, buildings’ and museums’ histories, other Lancaster attractions (i.e.- where to eat and what to do), etc.

• Encourage visitors to become members and/or donate to the museum.

• Monitor security cameras.

• Enforce museum rules (i.e.- do not touch artwork).

• Answer phones and transfer calls or take detailed messages.

• Accept deliveries and mail.

• Monitor facilities and notify staff of any maintenance concerns.

• Keep the museums’ public spaces clean by cleaning up any spills or messes, and emptying trash as necessary.

• Support other staff through special projects, like assisting with research projects, mailings, filing, etc.

• Staff special events like exhibition opening receptions and Art Auction.

• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ideal education, training, and characteristics for the Museum Assistant position include:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of one year of previous customer service and cash handling experience

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Observant and friendly

• Ability to work independently

• Interest in art and museums

• Must be able to pass background check and child abuse clearances.

Please send resume and cover letter to information@demuth.org.

Teen Council

Internships

Demuth Foundation Interns are a vital component to the Demuth Museum and Lancaster Museum of Art operations. We engage students who are currently enrolled as either undergraduate or graduate-level college students, or have recently graduated. Our internships offer participants unparalleled experience as staff of a small art museum, over the course of 1-2 semesters.

All internship opportunities are currently filled.