Top 17 Museum Jobs in Cheshire Ct

Peabody Museum Security
Yale University —New Haven, CT
- $25.41 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
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Assistant to the Director
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art —Hartford, CT
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Associate Instructor at CREC Museum Academy - JOB ID# 14145
Capitol Region Education Council —Hartford, CT
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
Gallery Attendant
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art —Hartford, CT
- $17 an hour
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- English
- COVID-19 protective measures
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Museum Educator - Part-time
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History —Hartford, CT
- $17.25 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Public speaking
- Free parking
- 403(b) matching
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Events and Special Programs Manager
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art —Hartford, CT
- $57,000 - $62,000 a year
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Art Preparator (Part Time)
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art —Hartford, CT
- $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
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Rentals and Hospitality Coordinator
New Britain Museum of American Art —New Britain, CT
- From $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Per Diem Humane Educator
CONNECTICUT HUMANE SOCIETY —Newington, CT
- $17.50 - $19.50 an hour
- Evenings as needed
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Associate's degree
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Campaign & Planned Giving Coordinator
New Britain Museum of American Art —New Britain, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Head Archivist, Ogden and Mary Louise Reid Cinema Archives
Wesleyan University —Middletown, CT
- $63,100 - $74,400 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- Master's degree
- Relocation assistance
- Paid time off
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Public Programs & Partnerships Manager
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art —Hartford, CT
- $57,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Spanish
- Public speaking
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Assistant/Associate Musical Instruments Conservator
Yale University —New Haven, CT
- $65,000 - $101,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
Certified Physical Education Teacher at CREC Museum Academy - JOB ID# 14144
Capitol Region Education Council —Hartford, CT
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
Corporate Relations & Major Gifts Officer
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art —Hartford, CT
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- 5 years
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Curator for Contemporary Art
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art —Hartford, CT
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- 7 years
- Computer literacy
- Public speaking
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Peabody Museum Security

Yale University -
New Haven, CT

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Job Details

Part-time
$25.41 an hour
9 days ago

Qualifications

Customer communication
Guard Card
Public relations

Full Job Description

Department: Peabody Museum - Security

170 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut

Job ID: 136649WD

$25.41

Description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Overview
The Security Officer 1 is responsible for performing security duties at designated locations, such as entrances, exits, and other critical areas within a facility. Primary responsibilities include securing the facility, controlling access, responding to alarms and emergencies, and ensuring the safety of visitors, staff, and property. The role involves inspecting and protecting designated areas, managing visitor access, operating security systems, and enforcing security policies and procedures. The officer must communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals, including the public, and handle all situations with professionalism and sound judgment. This position may require outside patrols during evening hours and availability for variable shifts, and involves rotating assignments across different posts as needed.

Required Skills and Abilities
1. State of Connecticut License for Security Officer (Guard Card).
2. Ability to maintain professional composure and use sound judgment in dealing with unusual circumstances.
3. Strong public relations and communication skills, with the ability to interact tactfully and effectively with a wide variety of people.
4. Ability to walk multiple flights of stairs; extensive walking, standing and sitting; and movement between several buildings.
5. High level of discretion, attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work independently and as a team member.

Preferred Skills and Abilities
1. Experience with electronic security systems and general computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email applications.
2. Proven experience in public services, preferably in a library or museum setting.
3. CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, with the ability and willingness to obtain these certifications if not already possessed.
4. Customer service-related experience, with a history of working in environments requiring high levels of security and safety.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Enforces procedural rules and regulations. Ensures the personal safety of staff, visitors, and property. Maintains security and safety for assigned area. Maintains working knowledge of the locations of various departments, buildings, access routes and admitting requirements. 2. May operate and monitor security control panels alarms, and related security equipment to provide area and visitor surveillance. Patrols assigned area including garages and other parking areas. Checks for suspicious occurrences, and enforces parking rules and regulations. 3. Responds to and investigates situations reported to Control Rooms. Calls Campus Police or other authorities to investigate suspicious activities or security violations that require intervention. 4. Checks vehicles in University and private parking lots for authorized parking sticker. Issues parking violation warnings, and tags and requests towing when necessary. 5. Checks ID cards of persons entering the facility. Refuses to admit persons who cannot show either proper authorization or cause for being admitted. Provides information and directions. 6. Explains rules and regulations. Opens and closes facility, ensuring that users have left the premises. Reports security and general maintenance problems to the proper authorities. 7. Collects and transports money, and handles small amounts of cash transactions when necessary. May be responsible for Lost-And-Found. Maintains logs and records of occurrences, completes necessary paperwork, and may use computer terminal to input and retrieve data. Required Education and Experience High school level education or equivalent and two years of experience in security, law enforcement, military police, or customer service; or an Associate’s degree and two years of experience. Required License(s) or Certification(s) State of Connecticut License for Security Officer (Guard Card) Physical Requirements Physical Requirements:

Job Posting Date

07/22/2026

Job Category

Security

Bargaining Unit

EXC

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade B

Compensation Grade Profile

Hourly Range

$25.41

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.

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