Role OverviewThe purpose of this position is to protect the University's collections and property, safeguard visitors and staff, while assisting in creating an overall positive museum visitor experience with specialized expertise and customer service. The Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin is known for its bold vision, from a dynamic reinstallation of the collection galleries in 2017, to the opening of Ellsworth Kelly’s monumental work of art, Austin, in 2018, and redesign of its grounds by Snøhetta in 2023.
What You Will Do
Assist in the security of the Blanton by monitoring and protecting the collection, visitors, galleries, and grounds. Perform interior patrols of museum galleries during museum public hours and maintain order in assigned areas, including monitoring access and egress points of the building, and addressing inappropriate behavior in a confident, calm, and courteous manner.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Must enjoy interacting and conversing with the public. Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills. Promotes collaborative climate. Ability to deal calmly with a wide variety of people in varying, often stressful circumstances.
Requirements
- Must enjoy interacting and conversing with the public
- Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
- Promotes collaborative climate
- Ability to deal calmly with a wide variety of people in varying, often stressful circumstances
Benefits
- Complimentary admission to the museum
- Selected museum events
- 20% discount at the Museum Store
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