Parking Attendant

The Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) is a prestigious cultural institution located in Dallas, Texas, dedicated to providing a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive. As one of the nation’s foremost art museums, the DMA places art and its diverse communities at the center of all its activities. The museum is committed to excellence in collecting and programming, presenting works of art across cultures and time periods, and being a dynamic force in contemporary art. The DMA strives to strengthen its position as a prominent, innovative institution that expands the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity. The museum actively seeks to foster inclusivity, integrity, respect, innovation, collaboration, balance, and curiosity among its staff and visitors.

We are currently seeking energetic, customer service-oriented part-time Parking Attendants to join the Dallas Museum of Art team. This role reports directly to the Assistant Manager of Building and Parking within the Facilities, Operations, and Security department. The position requires weekend availability and offers a non-standard schedule, specifically from 2:30 pm to 9:30 pm, with a pay rate of $15 per hour. The Parking Attendant plays a vital part in enhancing the visitor experience by greeting patrons with warmth and professionalism, efficiently managing parking transactions, and assisting visitors with parking-related inquiries as well as general museum information. Key responsibilities include charging guests the appropriate lot rate, issuing receipts for credit or debit card payments, scanning QR code parking passes for pre-authorized guests, verifying authorized names against event parking lists, and managing the physical set-up of the parking area including traffic cones, signs, and barricades to control traffic flow safely and effectively.

In addition to customer service duties, the Parking Attendant performs cash register operations such as opening and closing procedures, performs basic machine troubleshooting including changing receipt paper and resetting devices, reports property and vehicle damage while collaborating with security staff, and strictly adheres to all established safety guidelines, building protocols, and parking policies. The role demands a high level of attentiveness, communication skills, and the ability to operate various systems and devices used in parking management. Employees must be able to work full shifts in a non-climate controlled outdoor environment.

At the Dallas Museum of Art, the commitment to equity and diversity is deeply embedded in our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse staff. Our hiring practices do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any legally protected status. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates who share our core values and passion for art and community.