Museum Attendant

Hunter Museum of American Art – 10 Bluff View, Chattanooga, TN 37403, USA.

The Hunter Museum of American Art, whose mission is to engage diverse audiences in active dialogues about the importance, meaning, and relevance of American Art, seeks a part‑time Museum Attendant to help ensure maximum security of employees, guests, and artwork at all times. This position monitors day‑to‑day security program operations, responds to emergent situations, and reports on regulatory and policy compliance.

• Work with the Security Lead and Operations Manager to implement and manage museum policies, programs and procedures ensuring a safe, clean, and service-friendly environment for guests and staff.
• Provide emergency response to visitors or employees within organizational guidelines.
• Ensure delivery of excellent guest service experiences and maintenance of an environment that protects and safeguards the artwork and museum campus.
• Assist with the cleanliness of galleries, restrooms, and hard services.
• Participate in regular training sessions, emergency drills, all‑staff meetings, and gallery training.
• Partner with the Special Events and Facilities teams to assist with both internal and external events including setup, breakdown, and cleaning of museum.
• Conduct daily checks of all exhibits and artwork and monitor building temperatures.
• Serve as a daily liaison with outside security monitoring company ADT, police, and fire departments.
• Open and close the museum, set alarms, and answer alarms during normal business hours.
• Must be compliant with State of Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Private Protective Security Guard licensing requirements.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a service industry position, security experience preferred.
• Experience with security, access control systems, applications, and alarm systems preferred.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain Private Protective Security License.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Excellent customer service and observational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; some stooping and lifting.

Part-time; hourly ($15.53/hour) (includes evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed)

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