Museum Guard

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• Performs security patrols of Art Museum galleries when open to the public and follows established opening and closing procedures to protect the collection, an important and valuable MHC resource 

• Remains alert and observant in monitoring visitor interaction with objects on exhibit or displayed for class visits 

• Recognizes emergencies and responds quickly and calmly, applying sound judgment and notifying Public Safety in situations including fire (alarms); medical or physical accident; environmental changes; art damage; suspicious behavior; vandalism; theft 

• Serves as frontline Museum staff for visitor experience that is welcoming and inclusive  

• Provides a high level of customer service during interactions with all visitors. 

• Understands the mission of the Museum and aligns performance and actions with diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility principles and those of the College’s anti-racist action plan   

This is an academic year position. Hours are Tuesday - Friday 11am - 5pm & Saturday - Sunday 1 - 5pm. Additional hours as needed for special events and tours on evenings and weekends. We are hoping to hire one or two Museum Guards to cover all of the shifts. Final scheduling will depend on the availability of those hired to fill the position.

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants: 

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume orcurriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

​It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.