Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $22.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment
Engagement with contemporary art community
opportunity for professional development
Unique cultural experience sharing art and place

Job Description

The Contemporary Austin is a renowned museum dedicated to showcasing and celebrating contemporary artists and their innovative work within the vibrant city of Austin, Texas. As the city's only museum focused solely on contemporary art, it plays a vital role in fostering creativity and cultural dialogue throughout the community. The organization operates in two primary venues: the downtown Jones Center on Congress Avenue and the lakeside Laguna Gloria campus. These locations provide unique, inspiring environments for visitors to engage with cutting-edge art exhibitions, educational programs, and dynamic events. The museum also extends its reach beyond physical spaces through the Museum... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must have reliable transportation to both museum locations
  • Must be available for a schedule that includes mostly late nights and weekends
  • Must be able to work shifts of up to 12 hours
  • Must be available to work a minimum of 3-4 shifts monthly
  • Must be able to lift and carry items 20lbs and up depending on need

Job Qualifications

  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Flexible and forward thinking to mitigate any issues
  • Keen sense for client relations, problem solving, and communication skills
  • Previous experience as a venue attendant or event assistant preferred
  • Reliable transportation to both museum locations
  • Availability for a schedule that includes mostly late nights and weekends
  • Ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours
  • Available to work a minimum of 3-4 shifts monthly
  • Ability to lift and carry items 20lbs and up depending on need

Job Duties

  • Act as the day-of point-of-contact for event planner(s) and vendors throughout the duration of shift
  • Oversee event to ensure that event planner(s), vendors, and clientele are acting within the boundaries of the client's contract and museum rules
  • Perform rounds of the property during events
  • Communicate with on-site vendors to meet agreed upon terms during load-in, event, and load-out
  • Ensure spaces dedicated to rental events are in good standing during rental
  • Operate a golf cart to transport guests on the property (Laguna Gloria only)
  • Transport and set in-house furniture
  • Maintain the on-site bathrooms throughout the event period
  • Coordinate with vendors and event planners to make sure all items are removed from the premises by closeout time without damage to the property
  • Ensure guests and vendors leave property by their contracted-out time
  • Report overages to Site Rentals Manager
  • Complete end-of-event procedures including event and site walkthrough (with catering and planner), event review, incident report (when applies), turn off all lights, and lock all exterior doors

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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