Gallery Attendant

GALLERY ATTENDANT

Location: Lisburn

Pay: £12.85/h

Hours: 37 hours

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To ensure the proper control and safety of the public to assist with the evacuation of the building in accordance with fire and security procedures. To maintain the security of the buildings and their contents by the invigilation of designated areas and galleries as required, carrying out security searches where necessary.

To provide guided tours and workshops for exhibitions, programmes and special events for the general public, schools and groups with special needs. To prepare for these by doing background reading and preparation.

3. To provide textile and craft demonstrations and subject based workshops such as hand-hackling, spinning, weaving and arts and crafts. To participate in training and practice to prepare as necessary materials and equipment for these.

4. To assist in the setting up of facilities for exhibitions and events which will included the carrying of furniture and equipment and assistance with display making. To clean, tidy and maintain facilities and exhibits to ensure public safety and enjoyment.

5. To assist on a rota basis with administration tasks such as reception cover, stock taking, inventory, mailing and photocopying.

6. Ensure all Health and Safety legislation, published relevant guidelines and Council Health and Safety policies and procedures, including risk assessments are complied with in relation to the services and activities within facilities.

7. Any other duties seemed relevant to the post as directed

QUALIFICATIONS

- Five GCSE passes, grade A-C, NVQ level 2 or equivalent. One of these must be in a history, science or arts related subject or a subject related to working in a customer care or heritage environment.

EXPERIENCE

- A minimum of three years' experience in one or more of the following:

Work as a gallery assistant in a museum, historic building or other heritage facility
Work with the public in an arts, history, science crafts or community environment
Work in a customer care environment
Work with school children or vulnerable adults

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