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Visitor Experience Associate

The Visitor Experience Associate (VXA) plays a vital role at the Rochester Art Center. This position orients all visitors to the Art Center and Gallery Shop while providing opportunities for further engagement with the exhibitions and contemporary art. This position includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Responsibilities
• Provide a professional and welcoming environment for every visitor/customer.
• Open and close the Desk, Galleries, and Gallery Shop as scheduled.
• Oversee the security of the Desk, Galleries and Gallery Shop.
• Handle and process all cash and/or charges of the Desk and Shop.
• Provide daily reports on cash, receipts and/or charges.
• Provide daily report on attendance, facility usage, and/or demographic data.
• Assist with display of merchandise.
• Replenish and stock merchandise and supplies.
• Handle all kinds of promotional events/sales.
• Maintain the cleanliness, tidiness and organization of the Galleries, Desk, and Shop.
• Help with various projects based on departmental needs and VXA availability.
• Perform custodial and facility duties such as sweeping, light mopping, replenishing of paper goods in restrooms, trash removal and occasional snow shoveling.
• Participate in regular in-service training on exhibitions and related material.
• Be knowledgeable about current and upcoming exhibitions and serve as a resource for visitors.
• Actively engage with visitors to further their understanding and appreciation of the exhibitions.
• Acquaint visitors with technology and other resources available for an integrated museum experience.
• Cover registration, security or other posts during special events.
Job Skills
Required:
• Strong communication skills - verbal and written.
• Dependable, punctual, friendly, cooperative, flexible, pro-active, and solution-oriented.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and helpful.
• Ability to work well with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to work under little or no supervision.
• Self-motivated with good organization skills and attention to details.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in stressful situations and can think on his/her feet.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Preferred:
• Experience in customer service and retail sales.
• Knowledge of cash handling and record keeping experience.
• Background in art-related fields.
Supervision
The VXA reports to the manager on duty, depending on the type of shift you are working. The Visitor Services Manager will oversee all operations at the front desk; the Event Manager will oversee rental events; the Public Programs Director will oversee Art Center events. All VXA scheduling will be coordinated by the Visitor Services Manager.
Schedule
Business Hour VXAs:
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm; Thursdays 10 am to 9 pm; and Sunday, 12 noon to 5 pm.
Event VXAs:
This position requires a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and occasionally early morning shifts. All staff members are required to work during the Art Center’s two major fundraising events and quarterly exhibition openings; specific dates are available from the Visitor Services Manager.
Wage
$9/hour
Benefits
Rochester Art Center Family Membership and 20% discount in Gallery Shop plus a discount on classes, exhibition openings, and special RAC events.
Send a letter of interest, resume and a completed application to:
Emily Tweten
Event Manager
Rochester Art Center
40 Civic Center Drive SE
Rochester, MN 55904
Deadline
Position open until filled.
Further questions contact Emily Tweten, etweten@rochesterartcenter.org or 507-424-3316

Event Liaison

Description
The Event Liaison (EL) plays a vital role in events at the Rochester Art Center. This position assists clients and caterer with set up, facility, sound system and other needs during the event time. This position includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Responsibilities 
• Provide a professional and welcoming environment for event clients and guests.
• Serve as primary contact for clients and caterers during events.
• Enforce policies such as no outside food or beverages, no children above the main floor without an adult etc.
• Inspect kitchen with caterer pre and post event – prepare kitchen checklist and kitchen usage report. Give catering fee summary to caterer and make copies as necessary.
• Update the Banquet Event Order and make notes about how the event went.
• Assist with client set up and sound system as needed.
• Take photographs of event for RAC documentation and usage.
• Custodial and facility duties: sweeping, light mopping, moving chairs and tables, event set up and tear down, as well as occasionally removing trash to the dumpster, and snow shoveling before guests arrive for an event.
• Maintain security of facility.
• Participate in in-service training and professional development as required.
• To enhance our guests experience, it is strongly preferred that you attend the detailing meeting 30 days prior to the event, for those events that you are scheduled.
Job Skills
• Experience in event coordination, banquet serving and customer service preferred.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in stressful situations and can think on his/her feet.
• Works well with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to work under little or no supervision.
• Should be dependable, friendly, cooperative, flexible, pro-active and solution-oriented.
• Should also be positive, enthusiastic and helpful.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time
Supervision
The EL reports to the manager on duty, depending on the type of shift you are working. The Visitor Services Manager will oversee all operations at the front desk; the Event Manager will oversee rental events; the Public Programs Director will oversee Art Center events.
Schedule
This position requires a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and occasionally early morning shifts. There is also potential for setup and tear down hours during the week. A typical Friday and/or Saturday consists of two shifts 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm and 9:00 pm – 2:00 am. All staff members are required to work during the Art Center’s two major fundraising events and quarterly exhibition openings; specific dates are available from the Visitor Services Manager.
Wage
$9/hour
Benefits
Rochester Art Center Family Membership and 20% discount in Gallery Shop plus a discount on classes, exhibition openings, and special RAC events.
To Apply
Send a letter of interest, resume and a completed application to:
Emily Tweten
Event Manager
Rochester Art Center
40 Civic Center Drive SE
Rochester, MN 55904
Deadline
Position open until filled.
Further questions contact Emily Tweten, etweten@rochesterartcenter.org or 507-424-3316

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