Part-time Data Collector

The Data Collector supports the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s visitor research and evaluation work by gathering survey and interview data from Museum guests. Studies may measure visitor demographics, the guest experience, and outcomes tied to specific exhibitions and programs. The information collected helps Museum leadership and the board make informed decisions and measure how well the Museum is delivering on its mission.

This position works a flexible, rotating schedule during Museum operating hours and follows an established data collection protocol with ongoing support and feedback from the supervisor.

Welcome to the National Museum of Wildlife Art
The National Museum of Wildlife Art, founded in 1987, is a Jackson Hole museum holding more than 5,000 artworks representing wild animals from around the world. Featuring work by prominent artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol, Robert Kuhn, John James Audubon, and Carl Rungius, the Museum’s unsurpassed permanent collection chronicles much of the history of wildlife in art from 2500 B.C.E. to the present.

Built into a hillside overlooking the National Elk Refuge, the Museum received the designation “National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States” by order of Congress in 2008. Boasting a museum shop, interactive children’s gallery, Palate restaurant, and outdoor Sculpture Trail, the Museum is only two-and-a-half miles north of Jackson Town Square, and two miles from the gateway of Grand Teton National Park.

Position

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Approach Museum guests and invite them to participate in research or evaluation studies by completing a survey or interview.
• Follow the data collection protocol, including how to approach guests to ensure random sampling, what information to share, and how to track response rates.
• Collect survey data from an average of 4 to 5 guests per scheduled hour, when supported by adequate visitation
• Reliably and accurately gather data at scheduled times so that collection meets monthly goals and effectively informs programmatic and resource decisions.
• Respond to guest questions to support a positive Museum experience.
• Work a rotating schedule across different days and times each week to support representative sampling of Museum visitors.
• Provide at least five days’ advance notice of personal schedule changes so the data collection schedule can be adjusted.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Impart knowledge and generate wonder through art and education.

Inspire connections with wildlife and nature.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience working with customers or in public-facing positions.
• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to navigate and triage general guest questions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and consistently with guests and Museum staff.
• Comfortable approaching guests for surveys and interviews.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work independently once trained.
• Adept with technology, specifically an iPad or tablet.

This part‑time position is not eligible for the Museum’s employee benefits package.

Position Type:
Part-time, Non-Exempt (20 to 30 hours per month)

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

Flexible and rotating. To reach a broad, representative mix of visitors, shifts vary from week to week across different days and times, including weekdays, weekends, and…