Visitor Services Guide

Position details

Position information

Posting date 06/15/2026 closing date open until filled yes position number 0136000 position title visitor services guide hiring range minimum $26.43 hiring range maximum $26.43 union type seiu seiu level e flsa status non-exempt employment category regular full time scheduled months per year 12 scheduled hours per week 40 schedule

This position will be expected to work most or all weekends. The schedule is set based on a seniority bidding process as per union contract. Subject to change as necessary.

Location of position

Hanover, nh

Remote work eligibility? Onsite only is this a term position? No if yes, length of term in months. Na is this a grant funded position? No position purpose

To ensure that visitors to the hood museum of art and its object-study center have a positive experience while maintaining a safe and secure environment and protecting the museum's collection and loans. This includes answering questions, enforcing rules, looking out for suspicious behavior, providing assistance, and engaging visitors in casual conversations about works of art and museum programs.

Description required qualifications - education and yrs exp high school or equivalency required qualifications - skills, knowledge and abilities

* must have a pleasant demeanor and a genuine interest in communicating with members of the public and providing assistance to visitors.

* must have basic computer skills and proficiency with microsoft office products.

* at least 1 year of customer service experience.

* able to stand/walk constantly throughout the day and regularly interact with the public.

* must exhibit sound judgment and the ability to calmly and quickly take initiative in emergency situations.

* flexibility to work on a rotating on-call basis during evening hours and in case of a systems failure.

* must obtain and maintain updated first aid, cpr and aed training and certification.

* commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.

Preferred qualifications

* bachelor's degree.

* knowledge or interest in art.

* technical aptitude so as to assist visitors with interactive technology throughout the museum.

Department contact for recruitment inquiries ramie speicher department contact phone number  department contact for cover letter and title tala short, head of visitor services department contact's phone number equal opportunity employer

Dartmouth college is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to dartmouth college. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function special instructions to applicants

Union positions are available to seiu union members only during the first week of posting. After one week of posting, if the position has not been filled internally, it is open to the general public and other members of the dartmouth community. Open to union members only from (6/15/26) through (6/22/26).

Dartmouth college has a tobacco-free policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by dartmouth college with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-policy

Additional instructions

Our visitor services team grows and shifts with the seasons, so you'll see this role posted frequently throughout the year. We encourage both new and previous applicants to apply (or reapply) - every posting represents a real opportunity to join our team, and we look forward to reviewing your application!

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Key accountabilities

Description

Warmly greets and ensures their availability to all visitors.

Percentage of time 15 description

Makes regular rounds through assigned galleries to monitor visitors and the facility, answer questions, enforce rules, and act as an ambassador for the museum and dartmouth.

Percentage of time 25 description

Appropriately engages in conversation with visitors about the museum and its collections, including special…