Part Time Museum Assistant

 
 

Part Time, seasonal position

Hourly Rate: €13.50 per hour x 12 hours per week

Closing date: Friday 31st May 2024

 
 

Photo Museum Ireland is hiring museum assistants to facilitate the expansion of our opening hours and help build access for wider audiences. You will work reception/front of house, greeting visitors, carrying out visitor surveys, working the till and credit card machine in our museum shop and providing visitors with information about the museum and the city. 

You will also work supporting the team to plan, coordinate and set up for artists talks and panel discussions which will be held in the evenings.

You will also work as a tour guide in the museum, giving tours to groups of guests on a regular basis. These tours require you to memorise and present a script. 

On the job training will be provided. Necessary skills include ability to interact with the public in an engaging manner, proficiency with MAC computers, familiarity with the Gmail suite of applications. Ideally experienced in working in photography and cultural organisations or contemporary photography.  

Responsibilities and tasks include:

  • Being the point of contact for visitors and providing information about the museum and the city.

  • Handling cash for membership, gift vouchers and shop transactions.

  • Answer the telephone and deal with all calls in a professional and helpful manner. 

  • Ensure the bookshop and gallery area are kept neat and in order. 

  • General administrative work   

  • Support to facilitators of workshops, talks and events

  • Assisting with events and talks in the bookshop and gallery space.

  • Carrying out visitor surveys.

  • Work as a tour guide.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Interest in photography or the arts

  • Necessary skills include the ability to interact with the public in an engaging manner

  • The capacity to work as part of a team or to be self-directed, as necessary

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, computer literacy, communication, administration, writing and project management skills

  • Ability to work under pressure, and work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a team.


Terms of Employment:

  • This is a part-time seasonal position based at Photo Museum Ireland from June to October 2024.

  • Hours are 12 hours per week - Wednesday and Thursday from 5 - 8.30pm and Sunday from 12.30 - 5.30pm.

  • The hourly wages is €13.50 per hour

  • Start date: immediate.

  • This role is based in Photo Museum Ireland in Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.

 
 

To Apply for the Role  

Applicants are invited to submit by email to recruitment@photomuseumireland.ie
Please use the subject title: “Museum Assistant [Your Name]”

Please include:

• A CV outlining relevant experience and names (please include your name in the file title).

• A letter of motivation, outlining your reasons for applying, and addressing the job specifications and how you connect with the values of the organisation. 

The application deadline is midnight on 31st May 2024.

It is expected that candidates will be interviewed on Tuesday 4th June 2024 - in person and/or online.

We Welcome Applications

Equality is a key principle in Photo Museum Ireland and we wholeheartedly welcome applicants who reflect the diversity of Irish society. We encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of your gender, sexual orientation, civil or family status, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the Traveller Community, or socio-economic background. 

Photo Museum Ireland makes every effort to provide reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities or access requirements who wish to apply. If you have a requirement in this area, please contact the Photo Museum Ireland’s Diversity Officer, Tanya Kiang, by phone (01 6714654) or by email (tanya@photomuseumireland.ie) as early as possible before the deadline. 

About Us

As the national centre for photography in Ireland we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic photographic culture. Our free exhibitions showcase the best of contemporary Irish and international photography, nurture artistic talent, and encourage discussion. Our in-house, outreach and online channels deepen opportunities for diverse audiences to engage with photography. Photo Museum Ireland is a registered charity RCN 20206237.

 
 

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