Gallery Guide

Gallery Guide

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Position Number: G/R32388P

Working Title:

Gallery Guide

Department: SRVPAA-Georgia Museum of Art

About the University of Georgia:
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Employment Type:

Employee

Additional Schedule Information:
Ability to be punctual and reliably work day, evening, weekend and holiday shifts.

Advertised Salary: $14.00

Anticipated

Start Date:

03/29/2026

Posting Date: 03/05/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Classification

Title:

Temporary Service/Maintenance

FLSA:
Non‑Exempt

UGA Job Code: (display unknown)

FTE: .50

• Warmly welcome, greet, orient, and direct visitors at the welcome desk or in the galleries.
• Be knowledgeable about and able to discuss the museum’s physical layout and architectural features, including galleries, restrooms, Sculpture Garden, exits and elevator.
• Facilitate spontaneous conversation about art.
• Assist visitors with inquiries about artists and exhibitions through engaging discussions.
• Promote museum memberships, the museum shop, events, programs, tours and special events.
• Review the daily schedule of events and communicate relevant information to other staff and museum guests as needed.
• Record visitor information and attendance in database system.
• Be familiar with Friends of GMOA (membership) benefits and promote Friend benefits to museum guests.
• Be receptive to visitor feedback and perspectives.
• Clean and maintain areas around visitor welcome desk and galleries, including tidying lobby and gallery areas, refilling brochure racks, and notifying maintenance as directed.
• Attend ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Answer and direct phone calls and answer general questions about the museum, exhibitions and public offerings.
• When assigned to the shop, assist customers, ring up customers and stock merchandise.

• Observe visitors in the galleries and take proactive actions to prevent potential damage to artwork.
• Politely remind visitors of security concerns (no touching artwork, no food or drinks, no large bags, etc.).
• Direct visitors to put large bags and other inappropriate items in lockers or the coatroom.
• Inspect art objects, labels, and lights/furnishings for signs of change or damage.
• Report damage or changes in condition of objects to security supervisor.
• Alert security staff as needed to ensure a safe environment for artwork and visitors.
• Assist in disaster and emergency situations and with evacuation and crowd control.
• Escort contractors and visitors, verify credentials, enforce safety protocols, log movement, and secure areas as needed.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification:

• Experience interacting with guests in educational, museum, gallery or similar settings desirable.
• 1 year of Client Service & Customer Support experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:

• Passionate about engaging with the public.
• Open to varied viewpoints.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to be both friendly and authoritative.
• Ability…