Visitor Services Associate
post date
10/9/25, 7:00 PM
Description
The American Visionary Art Museum seeks a part-time Visitor Services Associate, approximately 16-24 hours per week (primarily Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; some weekend availability). Duties include welcoming visitors to the museum, processing admission fees, selling memberships, answering and directing calls/inquiries, sorting mail and deliveries. Starting pay $16/hour.
Looking for a team player attentive to details with strong verbal and written communication skills, and strong customer service skills. Retail, sales, or hospitality industry experience required. Museum or arts background, a plus.
qualifications
Additional job duties include:
Maintain cheerful professional atmosphere as the admissions desk is the first impression of the museum.
Welcome visitors, groups and process admissions.
Gain knowledge of AVAM's exhibitions and programs to best represent the museum and respond to visitor inquiries.
Answer museum's main phone line and direct calls.
Operate sales system to properly receive and record sales transactions.
Accurately count all receipts at the end of shift.
Complete attendance surveys and compile reports.
Perform database inquiry.
Assist Development department with tasks as needed, including data entry.
Direct deliveries to the appropriate area.
how to apply
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and three references to jobs@avam.org. No phone calls please. EOE.
