Position 1 - Information Desk &
Box Office
Job Description
- Receiving guests and visitors; answering questions and
inquiries
- Managing switchboard phone and coordinating couriers
- Managing museum retail operations: selling DX publications
and tickets for current exhibits and lectures
- Opening and/or closing information desk
- Administrative support (computer skills)
- Full training provided
Qualifications
- Excellent communication/organization skills
- Experience in handling money and switchboard phone
- Ability to multi-task, work individually and work well
under pressure
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Word and Excel (Macintosh
platform, FileMaker Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Maromedia Dreamweaver & Ticketmaker an asset, but
not required)
Position 2 - Community Volunteer
Job Description
This position is ideal for those who cannot donate their
time on a weekly basis, but would like to be involved
in the exciting DX community. Community Volunteers can
pick and choose the activities in which he/she would like
to participate, as they arise. Opportunities include but
are not limited to:
- Special Events (i.e. Exhibit openings, lectures, workshops,
receptions etc.)
- Responsibilities include: greeting and
registering guests, selling tickets etc.
- Administration (i.e. Mass mailings, preparing member
packages, preparing for events etc.)
- Leading guided tours
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills
- Comfort in meeting/greeting the public in person
- Polished customer service skills
Shifts
Opportunities arise on an as-needed
basis, but Community Volunteers are expected to sign up
for a minimum of 1 event per month.
Position 3 - Administration
Job Description
Providing administrative support to staff on a variety
of projects, including but not limited to:
- Updating/building contact lists for the database, writing & completing research projects
- Filing, mailing, making phone calls etc.
- Writing or simple research
Qualifications
- Excellent writing & communication skills
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Word and Excel a must (Macintosh
platform, FileMaker Pro an asset, but not required)
- Ability to work independently is a must
- Basic administrative skills
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