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Guest Services Associate (Events Focused)
THE RICHARD H DRIEHAUS MUSEUM —Chicago, IL
- $17.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
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- Hybrid work
- 6 years
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- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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- Full-time
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Guest Services Associate (Events Focused)

THE RICHARD H DRIEHAUS MUSEUM -
Chicago, IL

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Part-time
$17.25 an hour

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Customer communication

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Guest Services Associate (Events Focus)

The Driehaus Museum

Part-Time

Non-Exempt

The Driehaus Museum explores art, architecture, and design from the late nineteenth and early twentieth century in exhibitions and programs that illuminate the history and culture of this period, primarily in the United States and Europe. Located just steps from the Magnificent Mile, the Museum sits squarely at the center of the Chicago’s cultural dialogue.

The Guest Services Associate (Events Focus) position is an integral part of a small, intensely focused team that bears responsibility for maintaining the expected excellence of the Museum’s visitor experience profile, providing exceptional guest experiences and tours, and helping to grow long-term support for the Museum. This role also plays a key part in supporting Museum events through guest check-in, ushering, and serving as an on-site resource for visitor inquiries. This position is ideal for an energetic and enthusiastic self-starter with general visitor services experience who wants to focus their efforts toward career growth in arts and cultural organizations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Exemplify the Museum’s standards of excellence in customer service and hospitality
Work in unison with Guest Services Coordinators in Museum’s overall customer experience efforts
Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the history of the Museum, the historic interiors, architecture, and restoration of the Nickerson Mansion, the collection and temporary exhibitions.
Orient Museum visitors to the different ways to explore the Museum and to gallery rules; accept payments; and assist with wayfinding and general customer service
Regular observance of public spaces throughout the day to report facilities and operational issues that may impede on the customer experience and reputation of the Museum
Conduct public and private group tours
Promote and transact Memberships, Annual Fund Donations, and Programs tickets in Admission, Store, and in Tour interactions with Guests.

Collaborate with all Guest Services staff to ensure efficient and effective inter-department communications and workflow
Greet and check in guests attending events, ensuring timely and accurate attendance management
Provide ushering support during events to maintain organization, guest flow, and an exceptional visitor experience
Serve as an informed point of contact during events by addressing visitor inquiries related to the Museum and its offerings
Perform other duties as assigned by the Guest Services Manager or Executive Director

BA or BS degree in art, art history, art education, architecture, historic preservation, museum studies, or related field preferred
Familiarity with museums and the museum experience
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
High level of initiative and strong work ethic
Able to work in a team setting
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
Database experience, preferably with Raiser’s Edge or Altru
Willingness to become Red Cross Certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED
Ability to be on feet for up to 3 hours at a time
Maintain a consistent yet flexible weekly schedule, with the ability to work evenings and weekends as required to support events

The Driehaus Museum provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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