Job Openings at WAM

• Gallery Attendant (Part Time, Non-Exempt)

  Gallery Attendant (Part Time, Non-Exempt)

  ROLE
  The Gallery Attendant is responsible for specialized work that encompasses strong visitor service as well as surveillance and security duties. An individual in this position interacts positively with the public who visit museum galleries and attend museum programs. They prevent disorderly conduct and/or damage to works of art and museum property. The Gallery Attendant must work independently and use discretion and judgment to handle situations that arise. They may also coordinate with a team of other gallery attendants to balance and effectively execute daily security functions. The Gallery Attendant position requires flexible scheduling, including work during evening events and weekend open hours and/or events.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provide direction and information to the public
  • Monitor security of property, especially art works on display, against fire, theft and vandalism
  • Make daily superficial examination of art works on display and records/reports any evidence of damage or deterioration
  • Maintain discipline in and around the building and grounds
  • Perform crowd control functions as needed
  • Contact maintenance staff as needed
  • Contact law enforcement as needed
  • Opens and closes the Museum
  • Operate and monitor electronic security systems and cameras
  • Directs visitors in evacuation of premises at times of emergency
  • Ensures that adequate lighting is provided when and where needed
  • Various other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

  QUALIFICATIONS

  Education/Certification:
  High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  Bachelor’s degree preferred

  Experience Required:
  1+ years of experience in museum, zoo or not-for-profit organization preferred.
  1+ years of security experience preferred.                                                       

   

  Skills/Abilities:
  Comfort working with members of the public, able to walk for long period of time in a quiet manner, able to recognize hazardous events and respond quickly and appropriately, able to use and comprehend a logbook, basic understanding of security system operations, able to understand and follow instructions, rules and procedures, basic life safety methods and regulations, proficiency with standard office software applications including Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word, excellent self-management, able to function as part of a team to complete projects.
  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (unassisted), push a cart with 60 pounds of resistance, as well as stand, sit, bend, kneel, squat, and walk for more than 2 hours at a time.

  SCHEDULE:
  Part-time flexible schedule.
  Regular work attendance required on evenings and weekends.

  ABOUT US
  The Wichita Art Museum opened in 1935 and is home to the Roland P. Murdock Collection, one of the premier collections of American art.  With a nationally distinguished collection, the museum is a public/private partnership, owned by the City of Wichita and managed by the Wichita Art Museum, Inc.  The Wichita Art Museum connects people, ideas, and art through remarkable experiences.

• MUSEUM RETAIL ASSOCIATE (Part-Time) 

  MUSEUM RETAIL ASSOCIATE (Part-Time) 

  The Wichita Art Museum (WAM) is looking for enthusiastic, reliable, outgoing individuals to provide museum visitors with outstanding experiences and the highest level of customer service. Sales, merchandising, stock work and participation in store and museum events are all part of associate responsibilities. This position reports to the store manager.   This position requires weekday and weekend availability.   

  PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Provide excellent customer service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm. 

  • Actively engage customers and remain attentive to customer needs as a way to maximize sales. 

  • Assist customers with product selections and process all customer orders and returns. 

  • Assist with inventory receiving, tagging or ticketing and merchandising on the sales floor. 

  • Proactively attain product knowledge and be able to share that with co-workers and customers. 

  • Meet and exceed store standards in customer service, product merchandising and maintenance of all work areas and store sales floor. 

  • May also assist at Welcome Desk as needed. 

  • Participate in store special events and training. 

  • Assist with any website store order fulfillment to include shipping if necessary. 

  • Assist with all store prep and recovery as needed for special or private events. 

  • Promote teamwork by working with store and other WAM staff effectively, safely, respectfully and efficiently. 

  • Other duties as may be required. 

   

  SCHEDULE 

  • Part-time, flexible, including both weekends and weekdays.  

  • Weekend hours include: Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday. 

   

  REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

  • Must have weekend availability. 

  • Strong, proven experience in retail sales and customer service. 

  • Outgoing and enthusiastic personality. 

  • Collaborative nature and ability to work both independently and as a team member. 

  • Comfortable with interactions at all levels of management, staff and the public. 

  • Maturity to accommodate frequently shifting priorities calmly and professionally. 

  • Superior organizational and communication skills, other verbal and written. 

  • Must be able to lift 35 lbs. May require the ability to acquire and maintain a valid driver’s license. 

  • Position involves frequent standing and walking. 

  • Computer competency and skills such as Microsoft Office suite. 

  • Ability to accurately handle money. 

  • Other duties as may be assigned. 

   

  To apply: Send email with resume/qualifications and availability (days/hours) to jobs@wam.org. 

  The Wichita Art Museum opened in 1935 and is home to the Roland P. Murdock Collection, one of the premier collections of American art. The museum is a public/private partnership, owned by the City of Wichita and managed by Wichita Art Museum, Inc. The Wichita Art Museum connects people, ideas, and art through remarkable experiences. 

  Offer of employment will be made contingent upon passing a drug screening and background check. The Wichita Art Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers veteran’s preference to applicants who meet eligibility requirements.  

• Event Staff (Part Time, Non-Exempt

  POSITION TITLE
  Event Staff (Part Time, Non-Exempt)

  ROLE
  The Wichita Art Museum’s Event Staff supports the Special Events team in ensuring the seamless execution of both internal museum events and external facility rentals. This role involves a mix of independent tasks—such as event setup, teardown, as well as general custodial tasks during the event while interacting positively and professionally with museum staff, visitors, patrons, volunteers, and facility rental clients. This position requires the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic, fast-paced museum environment.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Set up tables, chairs, podiums, and other furniture according to event specifications and tear down after each event.
  • Install and dismantle equipment such as lighting, decorative elements, and AV equipment as needed.
  • Ensure event spaces are organized and ready before and after each event.
  • Perform basic maintenance or cleaning tasks related to event setup and teardown.
  • Work closely with the Event Coordinator and Event Assistant to understand event requirements and timelines.
  • Provide excellent customer service when interacting with clients, museum visitors, and vendors, including assisting with event check-in procedures and offering directional assistance to visitors to navigate the building.
  • Address any immediate event-related needs professionally and efficiently.
  • Assist with various custodial tasks during events when needed.
  • Follow museum safety and security protocols during all event-related activities.
  • Various other responsibilities as assigned

  QUALIFICATIONS

  Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent
  Experience Required:  1+ years of event setup, hospitality, or a similar role preferred
  Skills/Abilities: Effective communication, teamwork, attention to detail, ability to follow event setup plans accurately

   

  PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

  Talking: Ability to speak effectively and communicate clearly
  Average Hearing: Ability to hear average conversations at a standard level in an office/gallery environment around other visitors
  Repetitive Motion: The employee is regularly required to bend and lift objects, as well as walk throughout their workday
  Finger Dexterity: The employee is regularly required to use their hands to move objects and occasionally use basic hand toolsAverage Vision:  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus with 20/20 vision (with or without the assistance of eyeglasses/contacts)
  Physical Strength: The employee will regularly be required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds (unassisted) as well as stand, sit, bend, kneel, squat, and walk for long periods of time

  WORKING CONDITIONS
  General professional indoor museum environment with climate control and adequate lighting. Flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays which will vary based on event schedules.

  MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

  Reasoning Ability: Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization.
  Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to communicate clearly.

  INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS
  Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system. 

  All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included.  Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded.  Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions.  In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. 

  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

  Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

  ABOUT US
  The Wichita Art Museum opened in 1935 and is home to the Roland P. Murdock Collection, one of the premier collections of American art.  With a nationally distinguished collection, the museum is a public/private partnership, owned by the City of Wichita and managed by the Wichita Art Museum, Inc.  The Wichita Art Museum connects people, ideas and art through remarkable experiences.